Describing the Bhakra Nangal Dam and canal as lifeline of people, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister OP Dhankar on Sunday said that the State Government would make efforts to rename the dam after Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram.
He was addressing a gathering at a function to commemorate 137th birth anniversary of Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram and Basant Panchmi organised by Jat Sabha Chandigarh here.
Dhankar said that three states of Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are partners in this ambitious dam project. Haryana has no objection to rename this project after Deenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram. Earlier also, the government had requested the Centre and Bhakhra Beas Management Board for installation of Sir Chhotu Ram statue at the Bhakhra dam, said he.
Extending good wishes of Basant Panchmi and Chhotu Ram jayanti, the Minister urged the people to work hard and contribute in the development of state and the nation.
He said that farmers of the state would have to tap the huge market of national capital region. The State Government is moving towards peri-urban concept in this direction. The government is establishing centre of excellence of fruits and vegetables in every district, said Dhankar.
listing various initiatives of the government to ensure double income of farmers, he said that farmers should learn and adopt marketing trends of their products. Earlier, the Minister paid floral tributes to Sir Chhotu Ram. He also announced a discretionary grant of Rs 11 lakh to Jab Sabha on this occasion.