Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday said that the state-of-the-art museum, to be named after Bharat Ratna Baba Sahib Dr BR Ambedkar, will act as a beacon for perpetuating the glorious legacy of Baba sahib amongst our coming generations.
Channi, addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of Museum and handing over job letters to youth in a state-level Mega Job Fair at IK Gujral Punjab Technical University, the Chief Minister said that the State Government will spend Rs 150 crore on this prestigious project which will be a humble but befitting tribute to the iconic leader.
He said that this Museum will go a long way in perpetuating the life and philosophy of the great leader who played a great role in the welfare of the poorest of poor. Channi said that this project will be a unique amalgamation of facts in the subjects pertaining to the life, work and philosophy of Dr Ambedkar.
Describing Dr Ambedkar as a great scholar, jurist, economist, social reformer, and a statesman, the Chief Minister said that he was one of the most towering personalities in the entire world history. “I am here just because Dr Ambedkar’s philosophy which, coupled with hard work, has guided my destiny,” he said.
Complementing the newly-employed youngsters, the Chief Minister said that it is good for them that they have got these jobs but this shall not be their final destination and they have to strive hard for achieving more success in future.
Also soliciting youth’s support to make Punjab a corruption-free state, Channi said that the State Government will adopt a zero tolerance policy towards corruption for which youth needs to play a proactive role. “Education is the only key to uplift the living standard of weaker and underprivileged sections due to which the Government is laying major thrust on strengthening education infrastructure in State,” he said.