MORE than 100 religious organisations and communities have benefited from projects supported through the multi-ethnic grant program.
Its line minister Charan Jeath Singh said the program continued to support community-based organisations by helping improve facilities and responding to needs at the grassroots level.
“The program remains an important mechanism through which Government partners with communities to improve facilities, strengthen community organisations and support social cohesion,” he said.
One of the projects supported under the program was the repair and renovation of the Ranibulu Shree Sanatan Dharam Ganesh Mandir.
The ministry provided $10,912 towards the purchase of materials for the project, while the temple community contributed labour.
He said the temple had suffered termite damage, which weakened the wooden structures and posed potential risks to worshippers and community members.
“The repair and renovation work, therefore addressed not only the appearance of the temple, but also the safety and functionality of an important community facility,” he said.
He said the project demonstrated the importance of Government working together with communities.
“The committee’s contribution of labour is a good example of community ownership and demonstrates that successful Government-supported projects are built on partnership.”
He said they recognised the important role played by mandir, mosques, churches, temples, and other community organisations in bringing people together and strengthening social cohesion.
