Women Are Pillars of Nation-Building: MLA Sanjay Awasthi

Solan, April 2, 2025: Arki MLA Sanjay Awasthi emphasized that women are the true pillars of nation-building, and the state government is committed to their empowerment through various schemes. He was addressing the concluding ceremony of the “Alankar Mahotsav” held for women self-help groups in Kunihar.

He extended greetings for Chaitra Navratri and expressed hope that the festival would bring prosperity to all. Highlighting Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s leadership, he stated that the government is ensuring that self-help groups receive fair value for their products.

Under the “Mukhyamantri Sukh-Shiksha Yojana,” the government covers educational expenses for children of widows with an annual income below ₹1 lakh. Additionally, eligible children of widowed, destitute, divorced, and disabled parents receive ₹1,000 per month in their RD accounts until the age of 18.

Awasthi also called for active participation from women in combating drug abuse and urged public support for government development initiatives. He announced ₹51,000 for the organizing committee and assured progress on a modern hospital, a sub-tehsil office, and the expansion of the vegetable market in Kunihar.

Women’s sports, music, and folk dance competition winners were honored at the event. Exhibitions featuring self-help group products and art and craft displays by students of PM Shri Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kunihar, were also held.