Sports day to be organised for inmates of bal ashrams across state
TNR News Network
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Tutikandi Bal Ashram in Shimla on Sunday (October 19, 2025) and celebrated the festival of lights with the inmates of the Ashram.
The Chief Minister was welcomed by the children and staff of the ashram with traditional lighting of earthen lamps and colourful cultural performances. The Chief Minister interacted with the children, distributed sweets and gifts and extended his heartfelt Deepawali greetings to them.
“The true spirit of Diwali lies in sharing joy, compassion and togetherness. These children are our future and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they grow up with love, dignity and opportunities,” stated the Chief Minister.
He said that the state government has adopted the orphaned children as the children of the state and bearing not only their education expenses but also providing them Rs 4,000 per month as their pocket money.
He said that the residential facilities would be upgraded in the Bal Ashrams of the state, besides enhancing other facilities.
Chief Minister Sukhu also announced that the government would soon launch new welfare schemes specifically aimed at orphans and vulnerable children to ensure their holistic development
Sukhu announced that sports day would be organised for the children of the Bal Ashram on 14th November every year for which the state government would make adequate budgetary provision.
The Chief Minister said that students of the Bal Ashrams would be sent on educational tours out of the state to provide them a better exposure and learning experiences. He exhorted the children to focus on their studies and thereafter serve the nation in different capacities bringing in laurels to the state.
Mayor Surinder Chauhan, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaundal, Director of Women and Child Welfare Pankaj Lalit and Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap were also present on this occasion.
