Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
Ahead of the festival of Diwali, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, visited the Nari Sewa Sadan and Balika Ashram at Mashobra near Shimla today. He extended warm Diwali greetings to the women and girls residing there. Lady Governor and Chairperson of the State Red Cross Hospital Welfare Section Janaki Shukla also accompanied him on the occasion. They distributed sweets to the women of Nari Niketan and the girls of Balika Ashram.
Interacting with the girls studying at the Balika Ashram, the Governor said that education plays a vital role in shaping one’s life. He urged them to work hard to achieve their goals and become self-reliant. “Never let your enthusiasm fade, and always strive to contribute to the progress of the nation,” he said.
Shri Shukla added that Himachal Pradesh is the land of deities, and its festivals are deeply rooted in the rich Dev Sanskriti of the State. “Our emotions and values should remain connected to these divine traditions,” he remarked.
The Governor emphasized that children from such institutions should be given equal opportunities to express their potential and encouraged to take part in co-curricular activities, which would provide them with a suitable platform to display their skills and confidence.
Shri C.P. Verma, Secretary to the Governor, officers from the district administration were also present on the occasion among others.