Union Housing, Urban Affairs and Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday inaugurated the office of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust built at PWD Rest House Vyaspur, Yamunanagar. Khattar said that the Trust and other sub-committees will play an important role in preserving the rich heritage of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and developing museums, monuments, and literature on Lohgarh and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur.   A meeting was organized with the members of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust under the chairmanship of the Union Power Minister.   The official spokesperson said that during the meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding starting the construction process of the Lohgarh Memorial. A monitoring committee and expert committee shall monitor the construction process of the memorial and the issue of organization of cultural programmes related to Sikh heritage was also discussed. Former Cabinet Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar was nominated as the chairman of the Monitoring Committee, he added.   Spokesperson said that the objective of the monitoring committee will be to periodically inspect the construction process of the memorial reflecting Sikh heritage and give necessary suggestions. The Expert Committee will be responsible for identifying key historical facts and significant events related to the monument, as well as contributing to its preservation and enhancement through in-depth research.   During the meeting, the provision of giving income tax exemption to the person and institution donating in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust was also considered. Detailed discussions were held on the implementation of various projects under Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust and other related points.   Kisan Yuva Club founder Rakesh Beniwal and his colleague Aman Virk handed over a cheque of Rs 11 lakh to the Union Power Minister as a donation in the name of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Lohgarh Foundation Trust. Earlier also, Desh Bhagat University Chancellor Dr Zora Singh had donated Rs 11 lakh to the trust. For this, the Union Minister expressed his gratitude and appealed to the people to actively participate in such religious and social activities.

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