Surat: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed 'Jamanaba Vidyarthi Bhavan' by Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj-Surat
In a significant step towards education and social upliftment, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly constructed 'Jamanaba Vidyarthi Bhavan' by Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj-Surat, aimed at providing excellent higher education facilities to the community's youth. The magnificent 'Jamanaba Vidyarthi Bhavan', located at Maniben Chowk in Valak Patiya, Surat, features accommodation and study facilities for 1,000 students, an AI research lab, and a state-of-the-art library.
Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi unveiled a 31-foot tall, 9-ton Panchdhatu statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Distinguished guests paid floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Saheb. The inauguration of the auditorium named after the late former Chief Minister Keshubhai Patel was conducted by Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Sports Mansukhbhai Mandaviya, and Rajya Sabha MP Govindbhai Dholakia.
The building was inaugurated by Jayantibhai Babaria (Eklara) and Ravjibhai Vasani, Chairman of Annapurna Dham, by cutting the ribbon. On this occasion, the Chief Minister stated that every good deed and dedication done in the holy month of Adhik Maas yields immense rewards, and the Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj has done the greatest work in truly pleasing Lord Purushottam through public welfare activities. This Patel organization is a living example of how quickly and on a large scale development can occur when we all work together.
Praising the sacrifices and generosity of the Patidar community, the Chief Minister noted that this community has always been accustomed to giving to others. Even in times of economic hardship, this community has maintained the tradition of helping those in need who come to their doorstep without worrying about their own families. The Patidar community, which has the strength to extract water by breaking stones, is no longer limited to agriculture but has become leaders in every field from industry, business, education, health, to the Parliament, conveying a message of social harmony and unity.
He further mentioned that it is the hard work of Patidar entrepreneurs that has made Surat famous worldwide as the 'Diamond City'. Besides diamonds, this community has also worked hard in the fields of textiles, embroidery, and construction, making Surat a major center for global trade. The Chief Minister praised this community, stating that a society that prioritizes education has always reached new heights of progress and prosperity.
While living in Surat and sustaining in the industrial world, this community has adopted the Prime Minister's mantra of 'Development through Heritage' and has preserved the rural culture and traditions of their homeland, prioritizing the development of their homeland as well. Commending the 44-year remarkable social journey of Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj, the Chief Minister mentioned that the organization has conducted around 67 mass weddings, showing a new direction for social revolution. Additionally, the ongoing 'Planting Ideas' program for the past 140 weeks, aimed at guiding people towards better ideas, is also commendable.
The Chief Minister referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to make the country 'Developed India and Self-Reliant India' by the year 2047. He made a special appeal to the people of Surat and community leaders to adopt the Prime Minister's call for the wise use of resources in the interest of the country in their daily lives. Saving petrol, making wise purchases of gold, and conserving water and electricity are all beneficial in the long run for us and the country.
The Chief Minister expressed firm confidence that the people of Surat and Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj will fully support the Prime Minister's appeal and accelerate the work of nation-building. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi congratulated on the establishment of Jamanaba Bhavan, stating that it will be a boon for the sons and daughters of common families coming to Surat city for education from rural or remote areas of Saurashtra and Gujarat. He praised the donors, trustees, and Patidar leaders for the construction of the building, emphasizing that youth will no longer have to live in expensive rented flats in the city but can reside in a homely environment to realize their and their families' dreams.
Highlighting the need for social awareness to face the challenges of today's digital age, the Deputy Chief Minister stated that in today's era of social media and mobile phones, instead of scolding children for being busy on their phones, grandparents should take their grandchildren to the community grounds or temples to instill values. Regarding women's safety, the Deputy Chief Minister clearly stated that when a daughter falls prey to antisocial elements, instead of engaging in negative discussions about her or her family in society, she should be given courage and support. Generally, due to social fear, people hide such incidents, creating an atmosphere of fear in society.
Society should unite to support the police and government to teach a lesson to such antisocial elements and bring them back to the right path. He mentioned that the 31-foot statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the entrance of the building will inspire all the youth residing in the hostel to work dedicatedly for the country, state, and society, expressing gratitude for the construction of the world's tallest statue in Gujarat as 'Statue of Unity' to keep alive Sardar Saheb's ideals and contributions to the nation.
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