Many populist schemes formulated by Raman Singh led Government received desired response in midway of its first term, inspired it to carry them on in to its third term also. 'Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana' is also one such scheme which brought smiles on countless face in rural and urban populace in almost all sections of society in the State.
CM Raman Singh said that mass marriage ceremony is a far better alternative to the expensive and luxurious weddings. Mass marriage ceremonies save poor families from unnecessary financial burden.
Keeping all its advantages in view, Chhattisgarh Government has initiated Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana to support poor families in getting their daughters married. This scheme is being successfully operated since last nine years. This scheme is playing an effective role in eradication of social evils like dowry system, promoting social equality and goodwill, said Dr Singh while addressing the mass marriage ceremony organised on Monday under ‘Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana’ at PG College Ground in Ambikapur Headquarters of Sarguja Revenue Division.
CM Singh extended blessings to the 566 couples, who tied nuptial knots at the mass marriage ceremony, and suggested the newly-weds to keep their families small, following the concept of 'Hum Do-Humare Do'.
In the mass marriage ceremony, the couples were wedded as per their respective religious and social rituals. 453 couples tied nuptial knot as per the Hindu customary rituals, while 113 couples were married as per the norms of Christianity. This mass marriage ceremony was jointly organised by Women and Child Development of State Government and Sarguja District Administration in association with local NGOs.
He said in his address to the gathering that it is always heartening to be a part of such ceremonies and programmes that promote social equality and harmony. This scheme has blurred the differences between rich and poor, establishing social harmony and fraternity. The scheme has helped us in fighting the social evils like dowry system. CM Singh appealed people of all sections of society to take advantage of the scheme.
On the occasion, Home, Jail and Public Health Engineering Minister Ramsevak Paikra Paikra said that Mukhyamantri Kanyadaan Yojana was started with a noble intention of saving the poor from debts and financial burden, caused due to the heavy expenses on marriage ceremonies of their daughters. Minister Paikra extended hearty wishes to the newly-weds of all communities. Jila Panchayat President Pushpa Netaam also blessed the newly-married couples and said that it is a commendable and inspiring initiative of the administration.
Collector Ritu Sen said on the occasion that this important scheme of State Government is a relief to poor families, as now they don’t have to spend their lives clearing the debts taken for their daughters’ marriage.
In the ceremony, MP JP Nadda, former Minister Ramvichaar Netaam, Jila Panchayat Vice-President Omprakash Jaiswal, Mayor Prabodh Minj, Ex-Chairman of Handicraft Development Board Anil Singh Major along with other public representatives, Sarguja Division Commissioner BS Anant, Inspector General of Police TJ langkumer, Superintendent of Police Sunderraj P, Project Officers of Women and Child Development Projects and a large number of people were also present.