Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has acknowledged the significant contribution of the Shree Sanatan Dharam Patinidhi Sabha of Fiji to the nation’s development.
During a visit to the Sabha’s headquarters in Samabula yesterday, the Prime Minister received a detailed briefing on the organization’s operations and future plans. Rabuka praised the Sabha for extending its efforts beyond religious boundaries, describing it as commendable.
Shayal Shikha, the Sabha’s executive director, informed the Prime Minister that the organization is now incorporating modern ethics and practices to address key social issues in addition to their emphasis on religion and culture. She stressed the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle societal problems such as drug abuse, unemployment, poverty, and other prevalent issues.
The Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha, with its 28 local branches, hundreds of temples and mandalis, several primary and secondary schools, and technical colleges, has embarked on various initiatives including prison visits, medical screenings, blood drives, food distributions, and mobile counseling services.
The organization has also recently assisted the Ministry of Health with the cremation of unclaimed bodies at the CWM Hospital.
Rabuka affirmed that the Government is prepared to collaborate with the Sabha in its initiatives to enhance the nation’s progress.