Govt working for development of minorities with dedication over the years: Hardeep Singh Puri

Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri yesterday said that the government  has been working for the development of the minorities with dedication over the years and the results are commendable. 

Presiding over the the "Minorities Day" celebration function organised by the National Commission for Minorities in New Delhi, Mr Puri said that AatmaNirbhar Bharat is the vision of the Prime Minister of making India a self-reliant nation. He said, in order to make  PM's call of "Vocal for Local '' a success, minorities themselves are taking initiative and participating in schemes like Make in India and Start up India and others. 

He said, with greater coordination, all



Minorities will be empowered economically and will move together for development of the country to take it to the next level.

On this occasion, the Commission felicitated 12 covid warriors from all the six notified minority communities in appreciation of their exemplary contribution to the society during the pandemic.

While addressing the gathering,  Vice Chairman, National Commission for Minorities  Atif Rasheed congratulated the COVID warriors for their exemplary courage and dedication to the society. He also appealed to all present in the function to come forward and contribute to the society during the testing times like these awardee.