Haryana Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya on Sunday exhorted the parents to take proper care of their children especially their health as kids are future of the nation.
The Governor was addressing the State level Bal Mahotsav and prize distribution function organised by Haryana State Council for Child Welfare at Rohtak.
Arya said the person with a good health has more capability to perform better.
He said several schemes have been launched under the leadership of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the better future of the children and for all round development of their personality.
These included Mission Indradhanush, National health programme, Swachchh Bharat Swasth Bharat, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana, Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, he said.
The Governor added Haryana under the leadership of Chief Minister Manohar Lal is effectively implementing these schemes so that the benefits percolate down to the grassroot level.
He urged the people to contribute in making these schemes highly successful. He also appealed to the people to dedicatedly work by adopting discipline in life.
On the occasion, the Governor awarded and honoured the District Welfare Council for Children, Jhajjar for outstanding performance in activities related to welfare of Children.
He also honoured chairperson of the Council and Deputy Commissioner, Jhajjar, Sonal Goel and Additional Deputy Commissioner, Sushil Sarwan.
Lauding the efforts of the Deputy Commissioner in this direction, he said that her work for the welfare of children is exemplary.