Khattar launches Rs10-meal scheme in Panchkula

PANCHKULA: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar unfurled the Tricolour at Parade Ground, sector 5, to mark the 68th Republic Day. The event consisted of a march past, followed by tableaus of the Red Cross, HUDA, DLSA, etc. As many as 380 under-training women constables also participated in the celebrations. Khattar took the day to launch the Antyodaya Aahar Yojana, under which food will be provided to the needy for Rs 10. The scheme will be run by the Red Cross Society, and Shri Mata Mansa Devi Shrine Board with support from Gaushala Trust, Panchkula, banks, and other organisations. The CM also announced to give Rs 50,000 each for the Haryana Orchestra and the Haryana Kala Parishad, and two-day holiday for schools that participated in the Republic Day programmes.