Dehradun: Participating in a procession organized in Dehradun on the occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced an increase in the honorarium of sanitation workers in the state. He stated that the honorarium of sanitation workers employed across various departments in the state will be enhanced soon. A decision in this regard will be taken after holding a meeting with sanitation worker unions, urban local bodies, and concerned departments.
Paying homage to Maharishi Valmiki, the Chief Minister said that through the Ramayana, he introduced the entire world to the life of Lord Ram. Maharishi Valmiki’s life teaches that through good thoughts and deeds, an individual can become an inspiration for others. He noted that a person’s true identity lies in their knowledge, actions, and contribution to society. Maharishi Valmiki inspired the creation of a society where there is no room for discrimination.
The Chief Minister stated that the Ramayana conveys human values such as truth, righteousness, sacrifice, and duty. It teaches love, equality, brotherhood, and respect for human dignity. He added that Sanatan culture has always inspired the maintenance of love, harmony, and fraternity in society.
Mention of Schemes for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Students
The Chief Minister noted that scholarship is being provided to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students from Class 1 to 12 in the state. For these students, 15 free hostels, 5 residential schools, and 3 Industrial Training Institutes are also operating. Free coaching arrangements have been made for competitive examinations.
He shared that under the Atal Awas Yojana, financial assistance of ₹1,200,000 is provided to homeless Scheduled Caste families to construct houses. To promote social harmony, an incentive amount of ₹50,000 is also granted for inter-caste marriages involving an SC youth.
Mentioning the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya and the installation of Maharishi Valmiki’s statue, the Chief Minister noted that the Ayodhya airport has also been named after Maharishi Valmiki. He urged people to make their lives successful by following the path shown by Maharishi Valmiki.
The Chief Minister acknowledged the vital role played by sanitation workers in maintaining the sanitation system and urban bodies of the state. Keeping their contribution in mind, a decision regarding increasing their honorarium will be taken soon through a meeting.
