Una, 15 Nov:- Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri laid the foundation stone of the Veer Sainik Community Building at Rora in the Haroli Assembly constituency. The building will be constructed at an estimated cost of ₹3.50 crore. It will provide soldiers and ex-servicemen with a permanent venue for meetings, functions and other social activities.
On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Veer Sainik Community Building would be dedicated to honouring soldiers and recognizing their contributions. The building will be constructed keeping in mind the opinions and requirements of serving and retired soldiers. He said that a grand complex would also be developed alongside the building, equipped with essential facilities, including parking. Based on suggestions from soldiers, the government would also consider making special arrangements for displaying the names of brave soldiers who have made distinguished contributions to the armed forces, installing memorial plaques and organizing events such as Soldiers' Day.
Mukesh Agnihotri said that the area stretching from Rora through Rampur Bridge to the Rest House was being developed as a development corridor. Several important projects are underway in this area. A heliport is being constructed at an estimated cost of ₹22 crore.
He further informed that a synthetic track was being built here at a cost of ₹10 crore. The objective is to provide a safe practice facility for young people preparing for recruitment into the Army and police. Instead of running on roads, aspiring candidates will be able to prepare on this track. He expressed hope that the track would be completed by March-April. In addition, a fairground is being developed at a cost of ₹13.50 crore.
Mukesh Agnihotri urged serving and retired soldiers to offer their suggestions for the construction of the community building and development of the complex. He said that there would be no shortage of funds when it came to honouring soldiers. The complex would be developed according to their needs and suggestions. He also asked soldiers to contact him directly even for their smallest or biggest requirements.
On the occasion, the Deputy Chief Minister announced a contribution of ₹1 lakh from Professor Simi Agnihotri towards the Veer Sainik Community Building. He said that following the passing of Professor Simi Agnihotri, everything she had belonged to the people. Every effort would be made to fulfil whatever was necessary for the honour and welfare of soldiers.
On the occasion, District Sainik League President Captain Shakti Chand expressed gratitude to the Deputy Chief Minister. He thanked him for providing the community building for the welfare of soldiers and ex-servicemen and for the development works being undertaken in Haroli. League Vice-Chairman Lieutenant S.P. Sharma and Senior Vice-Chairman R.K. Sharma also shared their views at the programme.
Former Una Municipal Council President Baba Amarjot Bedi, Colonel T.S. Jaswal, Colonel Raghuvir Singh, Colonel Dhadwal, Colonel Mohan Rai, Colonel Satdev, Lieutenant Colonel S.K. Kalia, S.C. Sharma, along with officers who had served in various ranks of the armed forces, league members and their family members, were present.
Haroli Block Congress President Sandeep Agnihotri, Water Management Board member Pawan Thakur, State Transport Corporation member Ashok Thakur, District Mahila Congress President Suman Thakur, Block Congress General Secretary Dinesh Sharma, Dharampur Pradhan Subhadra Chaudhary, Lower Panjawar Pradhan Pramod Kumar, Panchayat Samiti member Madhu Dhiman, Haroli Block Congress SC Cell President Sunita Bagga, along with other office-bearers and officials from various departments, were also present.
