Savitribai Phule was not only India’s first woman teacher but also a symbol of independence and a pioneer of women’s rights, says CM
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 3 –
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Friday attended a programme in Bahadurgarh on the occasion of Savitribai Phule Jayanti. Paying homage to Savitribai Phule, he said that Savitribai Phule was not only India’s first woman teacher but also a symbol of independence and a pioneer of women’s rights. During the programme, the Chief Minister announced that Savitribai Phule’s birth anniversary will be celebrated officially by the government.
Saini also announced that the state government will expedite the proposal to extend the metro line from Bahadurgarh to Asaudha. He announced Rs. 5 crore exclusively for development works in Bahadurgarh. Besides this, the construction of Chhath Puja Ghats in Wards 7 and 10 will also be done, announced the Chief Minister.
He said that Bahadurgarh Municipal Council will be upgraded to a Municipal Corporation upon meeting the required standards.