DC hands over Rs 5L aid to young golgappa seller

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, November 13

Amritsar DC Gurpreet Singh Khaira along with District Education Officer Satinderbir Singh on Friday handed over a cheque for Rs 5 lakh to Manpreet Singh, whose video of selling papad, golgappas and roasted chana, had gone viral on social media in September.

The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, had talked to Manpreet and assured him of every kind of help. The CM had asked the district authorities to make arrangement for education of Manpreet and his two sisters.

The CM had lauded Manpreet for setting a true example of Punjabiyat and stated that the boy was striving to earn a livelihood for his family and refused to take help from others. Impressed by his grit, the CM had announced Rs 5 lakh grant for him. Manpreet said talking to the CM and his inspiring words encouraged him to study and work hard to strengthen the economic condition of his family. He also expressed his gratitude to Capt Amarinder Singh for providing financial help.