Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 13 (HBTV): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday flagged off the annual pilgrimage of the Sikh community from Raipur to Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said the initiative has grown significantly over the past 25 years.
'It is a matter of great fortune that for the past 25 years, the Sikh organisation has been providing free travel to our Sikh community brothers on the occasion of Hola Mohalla. This includes trips to Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, and Bidar in Karnataka. When this initiative began 25 years ago, there were only one or two buses, but today we have flagged off 17 buses,' he said.
Earlier, the Chief Minister also welcomed the launch of the City Gas Infrastructure Project, highlighting its benefits for residents, vehicles, and industries across Raipur, Balodabazar, and Gariaband districts.
Addressing mediapersons in Raipur, Sai said the initiative aims to supply piped natural gas to households while also promoting environmental sustainability through the use of compressed natural gas for vehicles.
'Chhattisgarh is steadily progressing towards development. Today, another development initiative has been launched with the City Gas Infrastructure Project to provide piped gas to residents, vehicles, and industrialists in Raipur, Balodabazar, and Gariaband districts,' he said.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister said he participated in the inauguration programme of the city gas infrastructure project in Raipur.
'Under this project, the supply of piped natural gas to homes and commercial establishments in Raipur, Balodabazar, and Gariaband districts will now be ensured, and compressed natural gas will be available for vehicles. This initiative will benefit domestic consumers, vehicle drivers, and industries. The system is affordable, safe, and environmentally friendly. Along with reducing fuel costs, it will have a positive impact on the income of the common people,' he added. (ANI)