State Assembly Speaker Dharmpal Kaushik dedicated various development works at Pathargadhi, in Pathariya block of Mungeli district on Tuesday. Kaushik also attended the function organised by Yadav Samaj and also performed bhoomi pujan of development works to be undertaken.
Speaker Kaushik performed bhumi pujan of Community hall for Yadav Samaj at Pathargdhi to be constructed by spending Rs 5lakh. Similarly bhumi pujan for construction of a shade in market worth Rs 10 lakh, CC Road for Rs 3 lakh, communality Hall at Putputa worth Rs 5 lakh, community hall at Bhatali worth Rs 3 lakh and boundary wall construction the school at Bhatali worth Rs 9 lakh, were also performed.
Addressing the gathering of Yadav Samaj, the assembly speaker said education has brought significant changes in Yadav Samaj and it is no longer a backward society now. Many esteemed members of the society today hold high posts, he added. Community members honoured Speaker by placing Khmari on his head, which is a kind of flat traditional hat used as protection from rain and scorching sun.