SHIMLA-17th October, 2025-Ahead of the festival of Diwali, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla along with Lady Governor, Janaki Shukla visited the Nari Sewa Sadan and Balika Ashram Mashobra near Shimla today. They extended Diwali greetings to the inmates and distributed sweets to them.

Interacting with the girls studying at the Balika Ashram, the Governor said that education plays a vital role in shaping one’s life. He urged them to work hard to achieve their goals to become self-reliant. “Never let your enthusiasm fade, and always strive to contribute towards the progress of the Nation,” he said.

Sh. Shukla added that Himachal Pradesh was the land of deities and its festivals are deeply rooted in the rich Dev Sanskriti of the State. “Our emotions and values should remain connected to these divine traditions,” he remarked.

The Governor emphasized that children from such institutions should be given equal opportunities to express their potential and encouraged to take part in co-curricular activities which would provide them with a suitable platform to display their skills and confidence.

C.P. Verma, Secretary to the Governor, officers from the district administration were also present on the occasion among others.