Governor presides over meeting with NGOs

5 Dariya News

Shimla 27-Feb-2020

While presiding over a meeting at Raj Bhawan with various NGOs, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that social change in social works could be possible through NGOs. He appreciated their work towards a social cause as it was rendered through the heart. He said that the objective of the meeting was to get acquainted with difficulties and seek feedback from the NGOs, so that the service sector work could be further enhanced.Shri Dattatraya said that small work could help a lot and these works require more dedication than money, which can contribute greatly to society. He expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of drugs and said that it not only kills humans but have an effect on society as well. For this, the environment needs to be changed and such elements must be dealt with strictly, who were involved in its illegal business. He stressed the need to establish more rehabilitation centres in the state. He appealed for cooperation in the campaign against drugs. He said that today it has emerged as the biggest problem in the state. He also urged all NGOs to help in reaching the benefit of government schemes to the eligible person.On this occasion, the representatives of various NGOs also gave their suggestions.Secretary to Governor Rakesh Kanwar welcomed the representatives of NGOs and others and detailed about the meeting. He also gave Power Point presentation on the vision of Governor related to various social issues and detailed about statewide strategies of a social campaign to be framed with the involvement of NGOs, so that various social issues could be addressed in a targeted way.ADC to Governor Mohit Chawla proposed a vote of thanks.