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Banto Kataria seeks feedback on students’ and community institutions’ concerns in Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, Oct 28 (UNI) Haryana State Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairperson Banto Kataria on Wednesday sought feedback from students and representatives of community institutions in Kurukshetra, heard their concerns during visits to hostels and religious institutions, and directed officials to address issues raised.
During her visit to Kurukshetra University, Kataria interacted with teachers and students. She also visited Dr BR Ambedkar Bhawan and Hostel, Shri Guru Ravidas Temple and Dharamshala, and Maharishi Valmiki Hostel, where she met students, committee members and representatives to understand their concerns and review the activities being carried out at these institutions.
Kataria said Dr BR Ambedkar had made historic contributions towards securing equal rights for women and promoting their empowerment. She said efforts had been made to ensure that no woman was denied social or government opportunities merely because of her gender.
Emphasising the importance of women’s education, Kataria said the progress of a society could be assessed by the status of its women. She also urged people to respect the teachings of saints and gurus and follow the path shown by them.
At Dr BR Ambedkar Bhawan and Hostel, she interacted with resident students and hostel officials and sought information about matters concerning the institution.
At Shri Guru Ravidas Temple and Dharamshala, she met committee members and representatives of the religious institution and heard their views and concerns. She also visited Maharishi Valmiki Hostel and interacted with its representatives.
During these visits, Kataria reviewed the activities being carried out at the institutions, listened to the issues raised by the representatives and issued necessary directions to the concerned officials.
Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor Professor Som Nath Sachdeva welcomed Kataria with a bouquet during her visit to the university campus.
Municipal Council Chairperson Mafi Dhanda, BJP SC Cell district president Vishal Sauda, District Social Welfare Officer Varsha and other concerned officials were present on the occasion.
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