Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that service to suffering humanity is like a service to God. State Government is committed towards the service for the suffering humanity. Chouhan mentioned that monthly rehabilitation sum of leprosy patient will be increased to Rs 5,000 from one thousand rupees. Help will be provided for education and employment to their children. He was speaking on the occasion of service to leprosy patients at Mahatma Gandhi leprosy Ashram here on Saturday.
Chouhan reached leprosy ashram and rendered services to the patients on the occasion of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. He also distributed gifts and served food to the patients. Chouhan said that leprosy is a simple disease which can be cured by the regular treatment. leprosy patients should remain cheerful and self confident. The state government is with the victims, he added.
The Chief Minister further mentioned that renovation of prayer hall will be undertaken and the grievances of the leprosy patients will be redressed. He met leprosy patients and apprised himself about their condition. Mayor Alok Sharma, MlA Rameshwar Sharma, Public Representatives and Senior Officers were present on the occasion.
While visiting amidst the disabled children of Government Vision and hearing impaired higher secondary school, Chouhan said that state resource center will be established for disabled children. Beside this one school will be established in each district for these children. Help will be provided to prepare disabled children for competitive examinations. Premium of Niramay Health Insurance scheme will be paid by the State Government.
While boosting the morale of children, Chouhan said that they do not lag behind in confidence and talent. With little efforts they can perform wonder.
Chouhan mentioned that he has commenced Seva Diwas rendering services to the disabled children. He apprised himself about education and health of the children. Chouhan also played table tennis and billiards with the children. Moreover, Chouhan distributed gifts to the children and became emotional on the occasion.
He has exhorted people of the State and workers to contribute towards the services to the needy and people of weaker section. He said that pledge should be taken for continuous efforts towards the welfare of such people as per our capabilities. Spiritual happiness and pleasure can be derived from these welfare and public service activities.