Haryana Government under the leadership of Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday celebrated Maharaja Shoor Saini Jayanti with great grandeur in Kaithal district. The programme was part of the state government’s plan of celebrating anniversaries of saints and great men under the Sant-Mahapurush Vichar Samman and Prasar Yojana. The scheme aims to propagate the teachings and messages of saints and great personalities to the masses.
Paying tribute to Maharaja Shoor Saini, the Chief Minister said that the double-engine government has been consistently working for the development of all sections of society in the state, aiming to make Haryana ‘Shikshit, Swasth, Surakshit aur Swavalambi’ (Educated, Healthy, Safe, and Self-reliant) by following the path shown by the great leader.
Also, while following the path shown by these great men and saints, the state government is continually taking steps for the welfare and upliftment of all sections with the spirit of Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
The Chief Minister said that Maharaja Shoor Saini Ji was a very valiant and virtuous king. Everyone in his kingdom enjoyed equal rights. The region around Mathura was named Shoor Saini Pradesh after him. The history of the Saini community is ancient and glorious, he said.
*Scholarship for OBC and SC students studying in government colleges across the country, CM*
The Chief Minister said that the state government has pledged to provide scholarships to students of Haryana belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Scheduled Castes (SC), who are pursuing medical and engineering education in any government college across India.
To fulfill this commitment, a portal will be launched in the academic session 2025-26 to grant full scholarships to all SC and OBC students. Through this portal, these students can register themselves if they are studying in any government medical or engineering college in the country, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
He said that the government has also given 27 percent reservation to backward classes in educational institutions and jobs. Furthermore, children of families with an annual income of up to Rs. 3 lakhs are eligible for loans up to Rs. 15 lakhs for pursuing education in India and Rs. 20 lakhs for studies abroad at an annual interest rate of 4 percent .
*Empowerment of the poor and unprivileged is the key to Development, CM*
Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the government is progressing with the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath-Sabka Vikas-Sabka Vishwas-Sabka Prayas.’ The welfare and upliftment of the poor remain their core commitment.
Empowering the underprivileged is true social justice. In this direction, the present state government has increased the income limit for the creamy layer of backward classes from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 8 lakh annually. Reservation has been provided to Backward Class-B in Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies, with 5 percent reservation for the sarpanch post and 50 percent reservation for other posts based on population.
*Target to make 5 lakh women Lakhpati Didis*
The Chief Minister said that the government aims to make 5 lakh women Lakhpati Didis’ (women earning over Rs. 1 lakh annually). So far, 1.5 lakh women have achieved this status. Under the Drone Didi Scheme, 5,000 women from 500 self-help groups will receive free drone pilot training.
So far, 100 women have been trained, and drones have been provided to them free of cost. Besides this, 15 lakh Happy Cards have been issued to underprivileged families, with 5 lakh more to be issued by December 15.
The victory of the BJP government for the third time in Haryana is, in real terms, a victory for the hardworking farmers and laborers, Krishan Kumar Bedi
On this occasion, the Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare, and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, said that the Saini community has contributed significantly in fields such as agriculture, education, and healthcare, and has played a key role in continuously advancing Haryana.
He said that Haryana has once again, for the third time, formed an honest government with the blessings of the people, where youths are getting government jobs without any corruption or favoritism. The Minister said that the recently held Vidhan Sabha session, Congress leader, Bhupinder Hooda has made tall claims that the recent election results are not a victory of democracy, but of machinery and system.
I would once again say that Bhupinder Hooda should understand that the victory of the BJP government for the third time in Haryana is a victory of the hardworking farmers and laborers.
*Saints and great personalities do not belong to just one community but serve as ideals for all communities, Naveen Jindal*
Earlier speaking on the occasion, Member of Parliament, Sh. Naveen Jindal said that saints and great personalities do not belong to just one community but serve as ideals for all communities. Maharaja Shoor Saini Ji united all communities and taught the importance of moving forward together with every section of society.
Today, following his principles, the Saini community has made a significant contribution to bringing Haryana to the number one position in every field, he said.Sh. Naveen Jindal said that the working style of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini for the public is considered exemplary across the country.
Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana has been and will always remain number one. By 2047, not only will India become a developed nation, but Haryana will also emerge as a developed state.
The programme was attended by a large number of people from across the state, including Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Dr. Krishan Lal Middha, MLA Sh. Satpal Jamba, former Minister of State, Smt. Kamlesh Dhanda, former MLA Sh. Lila Ram, and other members of the Saini community.