Raipur, 16 February 2025
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai today blessed 31 Divyang couples in a mass marriage ceremony organized by All India Handicapped Awareness Council. Wishing all the newly married couples a happy married life, he said that this event is an excellent example of social harmony and upliftment of the handicapped.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Swami Vivekanand Ji had said that service to mankind is service to God. This event is also an excellent example of service to the God-like Divyangjans. He praised the council for successfully organizing this event for the past many years and called it an initiative to bring positive change in the society.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai described the mass marriage event of Divyangjans as an important step towards inclusiveness and equality in the society. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that serving Divyangjans is not only a social responsibility but it is the greatest virtuous act. He said that this event not only symbolizes a new beginning for the 31 newly married Divyang couples but it also inspires the society to be sensitive and supportive towards Divyangjans.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is running the Mukhyamantri Kanya Vivaah Yojana, under which each couple is given assistance of Rs 50,000. If both the husband and wife are Divyang, then under the Divyang Vivaah Protsahan Yojana, they are provided financial assistance of Rs one lakh. He said that the government is committed to the empowerment of the weaker sections of the society, especially the Divyangjans.
Special emphasis on women empowerment
On this occasion, Chief Minister Shri Vishnudev Sai, while referring to the state government’s ambitious Mahtari Vandan Yojana, said that about 70 lakh women of the state are being provided financial assistance of Rs 1,000 per month. So far, 12 installments of this scheme have been released, which has provided financial support to the mothers and sisters of the state.
He said that daughters are the pillars of society. They not only unite the family but are also the carriers of values. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao scheme has completed a decade, which has achieved unprecedented success in empowering girls.
Mass marriage: An example of social harmony
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that mass marriages have now become a part of social tradition and this is increasing awareness in the society. He appreciated the contribution of various social organizations like Kanyakubj Brahmin Samaj, Marwari Yuva Manch, Senior Citizen Welfare Forum in this event and said that such events promote the spirit of unity and cooperation in the society.
Service to humanity is the greatest religion
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that serving humanity is the biggest religion and it is a matter of good fortune to serve the disabled. He inspired all the voluntary organizations to organize such events that promote social harmony and congratulated the organizing committee for the grand and inspiring program.
Chief Minister’s blessings to newly married couples
While blessing all the newly married couples, Chief Minister Shri Sai said, “May your married life be happy, may you move forward with love and trust. I wish all the newly married couples all the best.”
Special attraction: Cultural presentation by Divyang children
On this occasion, the deaf and dumb disabled children of ‘Kopalvani’ presented a cultural dance on Chhattisgarhi songs. Their talent mesmerized everyone. Chief Minister Shri Sai and the guests present appreciated the art of the children and encouraged them.
Chief Minister Shri Sai appreciated the work of All India Disabled Awareness Council and said that the government will continue to make efforts to promote rehabilitation, treatment and self-reliance of the disabled people.
On this occasion, National Executive President of the Council, Dr. Vinay Pathak blessed the newly married couples and said that the Council is continuously working towards empowerment of Divyangjans with public support.
