Amarinder announces Rs. 5 lakhs as financial assistance and education facility for grandchildren

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday lauded the patience and hard work of 100-year-old Harbans Singh of Moga who is still earning a living for himself and his grandchildren at this age. The Chief Minister also announced immediate financial assistance of Rs. 5 lakh to Harbans Singh and an education facility for his grandchildren.

Disclosing this today through his social media platforms, the Chief Minister also expressed happiness over the fact that many local NGOs have also come forward to help Harbans Singh. It is to be mentioned that the videos of this story of Harbans Singh had gone viral on social media. After coming into notice, the Chief Minister made this announcement.

It may be recalled that 100-year-old Harbans Singh still sells onions and potatoes on the Rehri (cart) to raise the children of his deceased son. After the death of one of his sons a few years ago and the alleged abandonment of children by his daughter-in-law, Harbans Singh has been diligently fulfilling his responsibility of caring for his grandson and granddaughter. One of his sons sells fruit but lives apart from his family.

Amarinder announces Rs. 5 lakhs as financial assistance and education facility for grandchildren

Harbans Singh says that his family belonged to Sarai Thanewala village in Lahore district and came to India at the time of partition when he was 27 years old. Before settling in Moga almost four decades ago, he had a menial job and started selling vegetables. He sells onions mainly on Amritsar Road in Moga.

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