Maria Bhatpahari receives school bus keys from Chief Minister
Police Colony Residents thank Chief Minister and Home Minister for bus facility
CSR contribution facilitated this school bus provision
Raipur July 03, 2024// “This is your father’s boss, and it is because of his efforts that you all have got a school bus. Now all of you can come to school comfortably and safely,” said Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai while introducing the Home Minister during a discussion with the school children of police families today. The children clapped in joy upon receiving the school bus and expressed gratitude to Chief Minister and Home Minister. Chief Minister encouraged the children, stressing the importance of studying well and making progress in their lives.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai and Home Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, handed over the bus keys to Maria Bhatpahari, a young member of the police family, at a ceremony held at the Chief Minister’s residence. The occasion was marked with a ceremonial ‘pooja’ attended by members of the police families before the bus was officially flagged off.
Expressing his satisfaction, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai stated “This is a commendable initiative. It addresses the children’s concerns and guarantees their safe transportation to school. Our police personnel serve diligently round the clock, and this effort undoubtedly alleviates their worries.” The bus was made possible through CSR funds, with the Chief Minister urging other industrial entities to support similar initiatives.
Following this, Chief Minister and Home Minister interacted with the children, inquiring about their well-being and the facilities at the Police Residential Colony, including the bus service. Responding to a request from the police families, the Chief Minister assured them, “I will soon visit you and share a meal of Thethri-Khurmi with tea.”
It is noteworthy that the Police Colony Residential Committee in Amlidih, Raipur, wrote a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma, requesting a school bus for the children. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Vijay Sharma acknowledged and subsequently informed the Chief Minister about the request. Acting on the Chief Minister’s directive, the Home Minister approached Ambuja Cement’s representative to sponsor a bus from their CSR fund. As a result, today a 52-seater AC bus has been provided for the children of police families. This initiative ensures safe transportation to school for more than 150 children from police families.
Representatives of Ambuja Cement, members of police families and school children were also present on the occasion.
