Hoshiarpur, Feb. 7 -- The Punjab government on Friday formally launched year-long celebrations for the 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas, laying out the elaborate plans for religious, cultural and academic initiatives to be taken until February 20, 2027.

The government plans to organise seminars, conferences, katha and kirtan programmes across the state, including sessions at universities, as part of the celebrations.

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann paid obeisance at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib in Hoshiarpur district before participating in the state-level celebrations marking the 649th Parkash Purb of Guru Ravidas.

Addressing the gathering, the CM said following the teachings of the Guru, his government was committed to serving the...