Sabha Fiji Gives $20K to PM’s Relief Fund
And national president congratulates Bainimarama on the 2016/2017 Budget.
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji and its overseas chapter donated $20,000 to the PM’s National Disaster Relief and Rehabilitation Fund in Sigatoka on Friday. The fund was a joint contribution by the Sabha Fiji including various overseas-based Sabha such as Manukau Sanatan (NZ). National president Sarju Prasad handed over the cheque during the opening of 57th Annual Convention at Cuvu College. Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama on behalf of the Fijian Government thanked the Shree Sanatan Dharm Sabha for their support. “On behalf of the Fijian Government and the Fijian people I thank the Sabha for the wonderful support you provided in cash and in kind to assist your fellow citizens in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Winston,” he said. Mr Prasad said, “My organisation will hand you a cheque as our contribution to the Prime Minister’s relief fund, it will not only assist the victims of TC Winston but also all Fijians towards the pathway of nation building.
“Sanatan Fiji strongly supports Governments’ initiative in providing technical and vocational education.” He said the Sanatan Dharm had come a long way since its inception in 1958. “On the national scene, we have developed formal relationship with other religious groups, NGOs and Government institutions. We manage 117 primary and secondary schools, 85 temples and thousands of Ramayan Mandalis, mahila mandals and youth groups.” Mr Prasad also revealed that the Sanatan Fiji had taken over the administration and management of the Vatuwaqa Cemetery from the Fiji Corrections Service.
“I promise to improve the facilities and the service immediately hereafter and install a modern crematorium and build a Shardh Ghat in Nasese in the near future. I thank the Bainimarama Government for allocating funds for this project. Furthermore, the theme for the convention was ‘Sanatan-Promoting Unity in Diversity’ that had attracted many including overseas. Mr Prasad also congratulated the Prime Minister on the 2016/2017 National Budget. “The members of Sanatan Fiji and all Fijians, at large, congratulate you and express their heartfelt gratitude to your Government for an excellent 2016/2017 Budget,” he said. Edited by Manasa Kalouniviti