Chief Minister Raman Singh on Wednesday attended the programme of Satnami Samaj held on the occasion of Guru Baba Ghasidas Jayanti in village Sankra of Rajnandgaon district.
In his address at the programme held in the village, the Chief Minister said “ Guru Baba Ghasidas gave the message of humanity and the people who follow his teaching lead a constructive life."
He said that the Guru’s sixth message gives the message of gender equality while inspiring the society for 'Beti Padhao Beti Bachao'.
Guru Baba Ghasidas always advocated respect and dignity for women and also equal opportunities of development for them. This message of Guru Baba Ghasidas is discussed across the world, seminars are organised on this topic, he said.
All seven messages of Guru Baba Ghasidas are relevant even today, Singh said.
Guru Baba Ghasidas has given the message of equality to the entire world.
On the occasion, Chief Minister also announced sanction of Rs 6 lakh for renovation of Guru Baba Ghasidas Temple in Sankra village.
The CM said that State Government has constructed world's tallest Jaitkham in Giraudpuri, the birthplace of Guru Baba Ghasidas.
He added “ Following the footprints of Baba Ghasidas, the State and Central Govts are implementing several schemes. Housing facility is being provided under Prime Minister Housing Scheme, he said.
The State is providing free education, hostel facility, scholarship and other schemes for welfare of scheduled caste. Under Prayas Scheme, children of this section are being provided coaching for PET, PMT and other competitive entrance exams of medical and engineering colleges, Singh said.
He said that under SKY scheme, State Government will distribute free smart phones to Rs 45 lakh people of the State, in which people will able to download app of Government schemes and avail them. Within 6 months, each and every Majra-tola will be provided free electricity connection.