Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today performed 'Bhoomi Pujan' of Gayatri Chetna Kendra in Gusan village near Mehli here today. Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister said that Gayatri Parivar was doing a commendable service in inculcating values and tradition in the society.He said that in the present era of cut throat competition and materialistic world, moral value and traditions were eroding at a fast pace. He said that organization like Gayatri Parivar was rendering yeoman's service in upholding the age old traditions and value so that the Nation could once again become 'Vishva Guru'. He said that only those societies progress which respect their culture and traditions. Chief Minister said that this Centre would go a long way in inculcating rich values and traditions in society. He said that the State Government was committed to ensure that the rich cultural repository of the State was maintained at any cost. He said that the State Government has decided to give Status of 'Second Official Language' to Sanskrit.Jai Ram Thakur assured the Gayatri Parivar that the State Government would provide all possible help to the Organization for ensuring that the Gayatri Chetna Kendra becomes functional at the earliest.Head of the Gayatri Parivar Dr Pranav Pandiya while welcoming the Chief Minister said that the Gayatri Parivar was an apolitical organization working for universal peace and brotherhood. He said that the Gayatri Parivar was ensuring that the rich tradition, culture and values of this great nation were preserved and upheld for the generations to come.Mayor Municipal Corporation Shimla Kusum Sadrate, Additional Chief Secretary cum Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Shrikant Baldi, Himachal Head of Gayatri Parivar V.K. Bhatnagar, Deputy Commissioner Shimla Amit Kashyap, SP Shimla Omapati Jamwal were present on the occasion among others.