Forest and Environment State Minister (independent charge) Sanjay Sharma lit the lamp on Sunday at Shri Mahashri Valmiki Temple, Swarg Road, Alwar, to launch the Valmiki Jayanti Festival

Mayor Sumnalata Agrawal and representatives of the Shri Khandal Vipa Sabha Committee attended the senior citizens and talented children honour ceremony

Minister’s message

Minister Sanjay Sharma urged people to imbibe Valmiki’s ideals and strengthen social harmony, goodwill and brotherhood, saying “Valmiki’s life inspires Indian society with truth, dharma, dignity, duty and ideal values.”

While appreciating the experiences and contributions of elderly citizens to society, he said respecting seniors is an important part of social and cultural tradition

Congratulations to the children

He encouraged talented children to reach new heights through education, discipline, hard work and determination, adding “Children should stay dedicated to their goals and continuously strive to bring honour to family, society and the nation.”

Infrastructure inspection

Sanjay Sharma closely inspected the Jindoli Valley Road construction (52 bends) and Hanuman Vatika development works with PWD officials, directing adherence to quality and timelines

  • Lighting of the Valmiki Jayanti Festival lamp
  • Honouring senior citizens and talented children
  • Inspection of Jindoli Valley Road (52 bends) construction work
  • Feedback on the blueprint of Hanuman Vatika development works