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Raipur : Under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivah Yojana, which has become a symbol of the sensitive and welfare thinking of the Chhattisgarh government, a mass marriage of 283 couples took place with great pomp at the new fair ground in Rajim on Tuesday. The chief guest of this historic event was State Culture and Tourism Minister Rajesh Aggarwal, who blessed the newlyweds. Rajim MLA Rohit Sahu presided. This scheme of the state government has freed the needy families from the financial burden, which is proving to be a boon for every section of the society.
Culture and Tourism Minister Rajesh Aggarwal said that in today’s time, daughter’s marriage has become a matter of great concern for every family, but the Chief Minister Kanya Vivah Yojana of Chhattisgarh government has solved it. Under this scheme, assistance of Rs 50 thousand is given per couple, of which Rs 35 thousand is transferred directly to the bank account of the bride. The remaining Rs 15,000 is spent on makeup material, arrangements and other expenses. Aggarwal said that this scheme helps needy families to marry their daughters in a respectable manner. It is a matter of pride for the society to have the marriage of so many couples together with full rituals. He praised the district administration and the Women and Child Development Department and wished the newlyweds a happy married life.
94 couples from Rajim assembly constituency, 181 from Bindranavagarh and 8 couples from Kurud assembly participated in this grand function. This visionary scheme of the state government has given new hope to the economically weaker families. MLA Rohit Sahu said that the Chief Minister Kanya Vivah Yojana is a living example of the public welfare spirit of the government. The financial burden of marriage has no longer become a burden, but an opportunity for happiness. He thanked all the officers and employees associated with the event. Collector BS Uike said that this event is being organized simultaneously in the entire state, which will be recorded as a world record.
4 surrendered Naxalites get married, return to mainstream and praise state government’s plan
The most inspiring story of the scheme was that of four surrendered Naxalite couples. These couples from Kanker, Sukma and Bijapur districts have returned to the mainstream and adopted a new life. These include Dilip alias Santu, Manjula alias Lakhmi, Deepak alias Bheema Mandavi, Sunita alias Junki, Kailash alias Bheema, Ranita alias Pyki Karam and Rajendra alias Kosa Muria, Jaini alias Deve Madakam. Amidst marriage chanting, these newly married couples praised the rehabilitation policies of the state government. Naxalite couples told the media that after joining the mainstream, we have got a new life. With this scheme, the dream of a happy future with your life partner is coming true.
On this occasion, Collector BS Uike, Superintendent of Police Vedvrat Sirmaur, District Panchayat CEO Prakhar Chandrakar, District Program Officer Ashok Pandey, apart from former MLA Santosh Upadhyay, Rajim Municipality President Mahesh Yadav, presidents of various district panchayats Indrani Sahu, Meera Thakur, Sohan Dhruv and a large number of villagers were present. District Panchayat President Gaurishankar Kashyap also addressed. This scheme of the state government is not only providing financial assistance, but is also working to strengthen social unity.
