CHANDIGARH : Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal said that the area of Shri Mata Mansa Devi Temple would be made a Holy Complex Hence, all liquor shops will be closed in the designated area of Mansa Devi temple. There will be a complete ban on the sale of liquor in an area of about 2.5 kilometers from the temple.
It was stated by the chief minister while presiding over a meeting of Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board held here on Tuesday. During the occasion, the Chief Minister accorded approval for many important decisions including functioning of the Sanskrit College being built in the premises of Shri Mata Mansa Devi and it will run by the Sri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board.
It was decided that the appointment of staff in this college, their salary and the fees charged from the students will be decided by the Shrine Board.
He said that this was a unique initiative to promote Sanskrit language with the starting of this college.
At the meeting, the Chief Minister accorded approval for a proposal that under the Antyodaya scheme, students would be given
stipend for skill development. In this, 1000 children belonging to Panchkula who have a family income of Rs. 1.80 lakh will be given a scholarship of Rs 3000 per month for skill development.
The chief minister said that the government has been implementing several schemes for Antyodaya families.