Gujarat CM launches Phase-2 of the 8th Gairb Kalyan Mela

Ahmedabad

Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today launched the Phase-2 of the 8th Garib Kalyan Mela from Una in the Gir-Somnath district, distributing assistance and kits totalling Rs.2.05-crore to 3,485 beneficiaries. Assistance worth Rs.199.87-crore has been distributed to 1.52-lakh beneficiaries during the earlier seven editions of the annual statewide Garib Kalyan Mela.

Speaking on the occasion at the Una Marketing Yard, she said that Gujarat’s social workers are doing half of the government’s social work. If they could help the enterprising persons it could be a great gesture and at the same time raise the poor above the poverty level and make them self-reliant, too. The State Government provided appropriate assistance to such trusts. And if they spent a part of their energy in the healthcare and poverty elimination, that would be a great job.

She said the government is committed to help the needy. She called upon the people’s representatives to identify such needy persons, acquaint the poor about the government schemes and help them set up their own startup units.

Prominent citizens and voluntary organizations collectively presented Rs.3,13,111 cheque to the Chief Minister’s Girls Education Fund. The Somnath Turst donated 31 tonnes of chicki as part of the government’s malnutrition elimination programme. One of three children, who were cured of obesity, accompanying the father, met the Chief Minister at the dais. Some of the beneficiaries spoke of their experience at the function.

Minister of State for Jashabhai Barad and Parliamentary Secretary Jethabhai Solanki spoke on the occasion. Gir-Somnath Collector Ajay Kumar welcomed the guests and DDO Ashok Kalariya proposed a vote of thanks.

Those present at the function included Gir-Somnath District Panchayat President Haribhai Solaanki, Una Nagarpalika Chairman K.C. Rathod, District Panchayat Working Chairman Sursinh Mori, ex-MP Dinubhai Solanki, Una Taluka Panchayat President Rambhai Vala, Kodinar Taluka Panchayat President Varsingbhai Vala and District BJP President Zaveribhai Thakrar.

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