Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai paid homage to Raja Ram Mohan Roy, the founder of Brahmo Samaj and a pioneering social reformer, thinker, and educator, on the occasion of his death anniversary, September 27.
Vishnu Sai highlighted Raja Ram Mohan Roy's crucial role in abolishing practices like sati and child marriage in India. He noted that Roy made significant efforts to improve the status of women in society and safeguard their rights. Roy strongly opposed social evils and superstitions. He is called the harbinger of the Indian Renaissance due to the social and religious reforms he initiated in the country.
The Chief Minister remarked that Ram Mohan Roy's contributions to the nation will remain forever etched in history.
During his visit to Raipur Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda arrived at Nalanda Campus on Thursday evening, accompanied by CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary. He engaged with youth preparing for various competitive examinations at the library.
Nadda praised the state-of-the-art study facilities, seating arrangements and positive atmosphere in Nalanda Library, highlighting its support for UPSC, CGPSC and other recruitment exam preparations. He also commended CM Sai and Finance Minister Choudhary for establishing Nalanda Campus in Raipur.
While observing the RFID book issuing process, Nadda interacted with the youth, inquiring about their exam preparations. Students, who successfully secured positions after studying at Nalanda Library shared their experiences, noting that the library operates 24 hours a day, providing a conducive study environment and internet access.
Wishing the youth a bright future, Union Minister Nadda remarked that Nalanda Library would be instrumental in shaping their careers. He applauded the CM's efforts to promote IT and create new employment opportunities for the youth in Chhattisgarh. He described the establishment of fully equipped libraries modeled after Nalanda Campus in 22 cities across the state as a commendable initiative that will assist students in their competitive exam preparations.
Finance Minister Shri OP Choudhary provided details about Nalanda Library, stating that it can accommodate up to 1,000 students for group study. The library features a 200 Mbps internet connection and books are provided based on student demand, with arrangements for RFID book issuance.
Present at the event were MLA Kiran Deo, Collector Dr Gaurav Singh, SSP Shri Santosh Singh, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shri Abinash Mishra, District Panchayat CEO Shri Vishwadeep, and other officials.
