Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today made several significant announcements, including a hike of Rs 2,100 in the monthly wages of Safai Karamcharis, and establishment of a 100-bed de-addiction center at the upcoming Sant Sarsai Nath Medical College in Sirsa.
On the occasion of Kabir Das Jayanti, the CM also announced the expansion of the existing de-addiction center in Dabwali from 10 to 30 beds and the setting up of a new 30-bed de-addiction center near the government hospital in Ellenabad.
He made these announcements while addressing the state-level function held in Sirsa under the Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana.
On this occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs 31 lakh.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment to the promises made in its Sankalp Patra, the Chief Minister said that the government has resolved to increase the wages of Safai Karamcharis in a phased manner to Rs 26,000 over five years, a promise the government fully intends to fulfill.
Speaking about the spiritual legacy of Sant Kabir, he said, Sant Kabir was a torchbearer of India’s spiritual values of ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhav’ (equal respect for all religions) and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family).
He was born at a time when society was bound by superstition, casteism, and rigid traditions. Through his fearless reformist work, he earned a revered place in history, he said.
Saini said that Sant Kabir boldly challenged social evils across all religions. Saints, sages, prophets, and spiritual masters like him have shown the right path to humanity. Their teachings are the shared heritage of all humankind, and it is our collective responsibility to preserve and propagate this legacy, he said.
