Chandigarh, June 22- Union Housing, Urban Affairs and Power Minister Sh. Manohar Lal inaugurated the office of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust built at PWD Rest House Vyaspur, Yamunanagar on Sunday.
On this occasion, a meeting was organized with the members of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust under the chairmanship of the Union Power Minister. During the meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding starting the construction process of the Lohgarh Memorial. A monitoring committee and expert committee shall monitor the construction process of the memorial and the issue of organization of cultural programmes related to Sikh heritage was also discussed. Former Cabinet Minister Sh. Kanwar Pal Gujjar was nominated as the Chairman of the Monitoring Committee. The objective of the monitoring committee will be to periodically inspect the construction process of the memorial reflecting Sikh heritage and give necessary suggestions. The Expert Committee will be responsible for identifying key historical facts and significant events related to the monument, as well as contributing to its preservation and enhancement through in-depth research.
Sh. Manohar Lal said the Trust and other sub-committees will play an important role in preserving the rich heritage of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and developing museums, monuments and literature on Lohgarh and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.
During the meeting, the provision of giving income tax exemption to the person/ institution donating in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust was also considered. Detailed discussions were held on the implementation of various projects under Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust and other related points.
During the meeting, Sh. Rakesh Beniwal, founder of Kisan Yuva Club and his colleague Aman Virk handed over a cheque of Rs 11 lakh to the Union Power Minister as a donation in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust. Earlier also, Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University, Dr. Zora Singh had donated Rs 11 lakh to the trust. For this, the Union Minister expressed his gratitude and appealed to the people to actively participate in such religious and social activities.
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, ACS, Cooperation Department, Sh. Vijayendra Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Ambala, Sh. Sanjeev Verma, Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K.M. Pandurang, Director, Tourism Department, Dr. Shaleen, former minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar, former MP Sanjay Bhatia, Deputy Commissioner Parth Gupta, OSD to Chief Minister, Dr. Prabhleen Singh and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
