Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh lauds Chandigarh Tamil Sangam’s 55 years of social and cultural service

ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।

Chandigarh, 9 November 2025

Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh on Sunday lauded the Chandigarh Tamil Sangam for its enduring contribution to social welfare, education and cultural harmony during the 55th anniversary celebrations of the organization. First Lady of Haryana Smt. Mitra Ghosh was also present on the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor expressed happiness for being part of the milestone celebration, recalling how members of the Tamil community arrived in Chandigarh around six decades ago, when the City Beautiful was taking shape after Independence. “Your contribution to building and maintaining the City Beautiful is highly appreciable,” he remarked.

Applauding the Sangam’s initiative of marking its Emerald Jubilee as a Festival of Charity, Prof. Ghosh commended its efforts to promote education among underprivileged children through the Vidhya Dhanam initiative. “It is heartening to see your dedication to nation-building by supporting the education of children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds,” he said.

Highlighting the Sangam’s sustained outreach over the years, Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh noted its significant role in providing textbooks, notebooks, school bags, stationery, and bicycles to needy students.

Emphasizing the Sangam’s cultural significance, the Governor commended its efforts in fostering appreciation for Tamil traditions and values within the multicultural fabric of Chandigarh.

Earlier, senior IAS officer Sh. JM Balamurugan delivered the welcome address while Sh. CG Rajini Kanthan proposed the vote of thanks. Prominent among those present on the occasion included Sh. DK Behera, Secretary to Governor, Sh. Madhavan, IAS (Retd), Smt Raji P Srivatsava, IAS, Sh. Rajasekaran, Sh. Sakthi Perumal and members of Chandigarh Tamil Sangam