CHANDIGARH, NOV 30:
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji in a big way, a ‘Yatra’ would be organized covering those places in the State which had been visited by Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. Such places have already been identified in the state.
Mr Manohar Lal was presiding over the 1st meeting of State Level Committee for the celebrations of 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji at Kurukshetra today.
Earlier, the Chief Minister sought suggestions from the members of the Committee for the year-long celebrations which will continue till November next. The State Government has constituted about 100-member Organizing Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr Manohar for celebrating the 550th Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji in the State .
The Chief Minister said that the Yatra would pass through different parts of the State. He said that an App would be developed soon on which information about the places visited by Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji along with year of his visit, name of Gurughars on those places would be made available for the people.
He said that the State Government had started two special trains one from Ambala and other from Sirsa to take devotees for the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh in Patna Sahib last year. The State Government would also consider the matter of taking the devotes to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan on the occasion of 550th Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Devji and the same would be taken up with the Central Government, he added.
The Chief Minister said that Guru Nanak Dev ji performed an arti ‘Gagan Me Thal’ in Jagannath Puri. This arti would be played at any one big lake in the State through light and sound system. The name of the lake would be finalized soon. Apart from this, to apprise the young generation about the life and teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji, seminars and competitions would be organized in school, colleges and universities as a part of the year long celebrations.
While exhorting the people to come forward and assist the State Government in its fight against the drug menace, he said that de-addiction centers in the name of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji would be opened in the State. He said that the State Government has decided to launch an extensive campaign to keep the youth away from drugs. Recently, he has convened a meeting of Chief Ministers of Northern States to evolve an effective mechanism to deal with the problem of drug menace especially in northern States due to increased smuggling of drugs through Pakistan border.
The Chief Minister said that the Sikh Community has always been in the forefront in serving the society. He said that though Langar is arranged by the Gurughars, in case they want to start similar service at Chowks (roundabouts) for the poor people, the State Government would provide assistance for the same. He said that the State Government has started an ‘Antyodaya Thali’ programme under which food is provided to the poor people at nominate rate of Rs 10. The remaining cost is borne by the State Government. He said that recently the Central Government has launched national campaign ‘The Eat Right Movement’ to improve public health and combat lifestyle diseases by encouraging people towards making right food and dietary choices.
While referring to Kuruskhetra, he said that it was the land where Lord Krishna had delivered celestial message of Gita to Arjuna. It was the first occasion when scriptures (Shastra) and weapons (Shastar) were used in the same battlefield. He said that Haryana had a glorious history of great saints and personalities who have shown path to the society through their teachings. Recognizing their contribution to the society, the present State Government has celebrated the Jayantis of great personalities at the State Level.
Speaking on this occasion, Baba Jatinder Pal Singh Ji Sodhi, the 10th ancestor of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur thanked the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal for taking an initiative to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji in the State. He said that today there is a need to inculcate the moral and religious values among the children right from the early age to enable them to contribute in building a new nation.
Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Mr Sameer Pal Srow, who is also the Member Secretary of Organizing Committee set up to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji said that valuable suggestions that emerged from today’s meeting would definitely help in organizing a series of programmes during the year long celebrations. He said that it is the present State Government which has started the tradition of celebrating the Jayanti’s of our great personalities. He also credited the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal for giving international shape to the Gita Jayanti.
Among those present on this occasion included Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs Kavita Jain, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Mr Krishan Kumar, MLAs namely Mr Subhash Sudha, Mr Bakshish Singh Virk, Mrs Seema Trikha, Mr Kulwant Bazigar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr Rajesh Khullar and other members of the Committee.
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji in a big way, a ‘Yatra’ would be organized covering those places in the State which had been visited by Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. Such places have already been identified in the state.
Mr Manohar Lal was presiding over the 1st meeting of State Level Committee for the celebrations of 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji at Kurukshetra today.
Earlier, the Chief Minister sought suggestions from the members of the Committee for the year-long celebrations which will continue till November next. The State Government has constituted about 100-member Organizing Committee under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mr Manohar for celebrating the 550th Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji in the State .
The Chief Minister said that the Yatra would pass through different parts of the State. He said that an App would be developed soon on which information about the places visited by Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji along with year of his visit, name of Gurughars on those places would be made available for the people.
He said that the State Government had started two special trains one from Ambala and other from Sirsa to take devotees for the 350th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Gobind Singh in Patna Sahib last year. The State Government would also consider the matter of taking the devotes to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan on the occasion of 550th Parkash Purab of Shri Guru Nanak Devji and the same would be taken up with the Central Government, he added.
The Chief Minister said that Guru Nanak Dev ji performed an arti ‘Gagan Me Thal’ in Jagannath Puri. This arti would be played at any one big lake in the State through light and sound system. The name of the lake would be finalized soon. Apart from this, to apprise the young generation about the life and teachings of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji, seminars and competitions would be organized in school, colleges and universities as a part of the year long celebrations.
While exhorting the people to come forward and assist the State Government in its fight against the drug menace, he said that de-addiction centers in the name of Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji would be opened in the State. He said that the State Government has decided to launch an extensive campaign to keep the youth away from drugs. Recently, he has convened a meeting of Chief Ministers of Northern States to evolve an effective mechanism to deal with the problem of drug menace especially in northern States due to increased smuggling of drugs through Pakistan border.
The Chief Minister said that the Sikh Community has always been in the forefront in serving the society. He said that though Langar is arranged by the Gurughars, in case they want to start similar service at Chowks (roundabouts) for the poor people, the State Government would provide assistance for the same. He said that the State Government has started an ‘Antyodaya Thali’ programme under which food is provided to the poor people at nominate rate of Rs 10. The remaining cost is borne by the State Government. He said that recently the Central Government has launched national campaign ‘The Eat Right Movement’ to improve public health and combat lifestyle diseases by encouraging people towards making right food and dietary choices.
While referring to Kuruskhetra, he said that it was the land where Lord Krishna had delivered celestial message of Gita to Arjuna. It was the first occasion when scriptures (Shastra) and weapons (Shastar) were used in the same battlefield. He said that Haryana had a glorious history of great saints and personalities who have shown path to the society through their teachings. Recognizing their contribution to the society, the present State Government has celebrated the Jayantis of great personalities at the State Level.
Speaking on this occasion, Baba Jatinder Pal Singh Ji Sodhi, the 10th ancestor of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur thanked the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal for taking an initiative to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji in the State. He said that today there is a need to inculcate the moral and religious values among the children right from the early age to enable them to contribute in building a new nation.
Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Mr Sameer Pal Srow, who is also the Member Secretary of Organizing Committee set up to commemorate 550th Birth Anniversary of Shri Guru Nanak Devji said that valuable suggestions that emerged from today’s meeting would definitely help in organizing a series of programmes during the year long celebrations. He said that it is the present State Government which has started the tradition of celebrating the Jayanti’s of our great personalities. He also credited the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Lal for giving international shape to the Gita Jayanti.
Among those present on this occasion included Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs Kavita Jain, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Mr Krishan Kumar, MLAs namely Mr Subhash Sudha, Mr Bakshish Singh Virk, Mrs Seema Trikha, Mr Kulwant Bazigar, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Mr Rajesh Khullar and other members of the Committee.
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