Minister for Home and Jail, Bala Bachchan, said that the Jawans of the Home Guard have performed outstandingly in adverse conditions. As many as 80 thousand people were rescued to the safe place by them during the severe flooding in the recent past. He appreciated the works done by the Home Guard. Bala Bachchan was addressing the Foundation Day Programme of Home Guard and Civil Defence here on Friday.
Minister Bachchan honoured 89 talented children of Home Guard Jawans during the programme. He also distributed books of vocational courses and certificates to the students of class 10th and 12th for securing more than 85 percent marks.
On this occasion, it was informed that the annual fee of the students pursuing professional courses in Government colleges will be borne by the Home Guard Headquarters. Along with the course books, Rs 10 thousand in the form of incentive will also be given to the students. Similarly, an incentive of Rs 7,500 and Rs 5,000 will be given to meritorious students of class 12th and 10th respectively.
Minister Bala Bachchan congratulated and extended best wishes to the students. He also got the group photo clicked with the children. The Children also took selfies with Bachchan. At the beginning, the Home Minister inspected the parade.
March-past was performed by 7 parade troops.
The Principal Secretary, SN Mishra, Director General Home Guard Ashok Dohre and Additional Director General of Police DC Sagar were present on the occasion.