RAIPUR,CG: “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 Vishnu Deo Sai. He was introducing the Home Minister during a discussion with the school children of police families on Wednesday.

The Chief Minister encouraged the children, stressing the importance of studying well and making progress in their lives.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Home Minister 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.

It is a commendable initiative. It addresses the children’s concerns and guarantees their safe transportation to school. The 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.

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.”

The Police Colony Residential Committee in Amlidih, Raipur, wrote a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, requesting a school bus for the children. 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, a 52-seater AC bus has been provided for the children of police families. It would facilitate 150 children.