Chandigarh:
Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij extended his greetings to women on the occasion of International Women’s Day, stating that women have achieved remarkable accomplishments across every field and the day reminds everyone to support and honor their contributions.
Several women visited Minister Vij at his residence in Ambala Cantonment to mark the occasion, where he conveyed his best wishes and appreciation.
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Vij said that the happiness and success of women strengthen society as a whole. He said that the day highlights women’s rights, their contributions to society, and the need for gender equality. According to him, women are steadily advancing in every sector, and the day is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate those who have made significant contributions in education, sports, science, arts, politics, and other fields.
He further said that the occasion reminds society of the need to ensure equal opportunities, equal pay, and leadership positions for women. It also encourages young girls to pursue their dreams and promotes the message of empowerment. Additionally, the day serves as an opportunity to advocate for new policies and reforms aimed at improving women’s health, education, and safety.
On the occasion, BJP Councillor Dr. Shashi Longia, along with Neelam Sharma, Praveen Jain, Jyoti Rani, Ritu Pandey, Sunita Patil, Danisha Yadav, Aarti Sharma, Himani Jain and several other women from the BJP Shastri Mandal visited Vij’s residence and extended greetings.
*₹20 Lakh Assistance for Dharamshala Construction*
Energy Minister Anil Vij also announced financial assistance of ₹20 lakh from his discretionary fund for the construction of the Shri Mata Maharani Durga Devi Temple Gihara Samaj Dharamshala.
Earlier, members of the Gihara Samaj Society had approached the minister requesting financial support for the construction project. Following the announcement of the grant, Councillor Gaurav Saini, Ramesh Saini, Sudhir Kumar Gihara, Sudhir “Dimpy” Gihara, Rajan Gihara, Ram Ratna and other members expressed their gratitude to the minister for the assistance.
