Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu and Industry and Commerce Minister Sunder Sham Arora today gave a clarion call to the people for saving girl child for making them equal partners in the socio-economic growth of the country.Addressing the gathering during celebration of ‘Dhian Di Lohri' in Ghurka organised by NGO World Wide Scope Welfare Society, the Ministers said that it was the need of the hour educate and empower the girls for making India a front ranking country in the world.They said the state government led by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has taken various initiatives to empowerment of women. They told that ‘Dhian Di Lohri’ was a great endeavor, which could play an important role transforming the destiny of girl child in the society.The Cabinet Ministers also underlined the need for such sustainable efforts throughout the year for disseminating its message in a far more effective manner.
Mr Sidhu and Mr Arora also said that such functions were in line with the path shown by the great Sikh Gurus, who taught us to give respect to lady, which gives birth to the Kings and Royals. They said that today girls were leading in every sphere whether it was academics, sports or other.They also congratulated the organizers, college management and others for taking this noble initiative.On the occasion, the Ministers also distributed sweets and gifts to mothers of girl child on the occasion.Prominent amongst other present on the occasion included Chairman Markfed Mr Amarjeet Singh Samra, MLAs Mr Sushil Kumar Rinku, Mr Rajinder Beri, Mr Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, OSD to CM Amrit Partap Singh Honey Sekhon, Civil Surgeon Dr Gurinder Kaur Chawla, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mr Sarabjit Rai, Mr Davinder Pal Singh Attri, Tehsildar Mr. Tapan Bhanot and others were present.