₹300 cr allocated for 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak

CHANDIGARH: A sum of ₹300 crore has been allocated for the celebration of 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev this year, the finance minister said while presenting the state budget for 2019-20 on Monday.

“The government of Punjab as a humble tribute has endeavoured to celebrate ‘550th Prakash Purab’ of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. It is a momentous occasion to celebrate and dedicate ourselves to the message of universal brotherhood given by the Great Guru,” Badal said in his speech.

“We shall set up a heritage museum, named ‘Pind Babe Nanak Da, at Sultanpur Lodhi, depicting the life and times of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji,” Manpreet added.

He said as a part of the celebrations, the government shall establish the Sri Guru Nanak Dev National Institute of Interfaith Studies in Guru Nanak Dev University at Amritsar.