The grants would support improvements such as new lighting, seating, pavilions, yards and show rings, along with the development of new attractions to draw visitors and boost local economies.
Dr Kaur's inspiring journey resonates deeply across the Indian diaspora, symbolising what can be achieved when diversity, science, and a commitment to public service come together.
“Today we're delivering our election commitment to establish a home for Hindus in Western Sydney with more than a quarter of a million people in NSW now practising Hinduism."
While expressing gratitude for his time in office, Arya also used the moment to sound the alarm on what he sees as urgent and growing economic challenges.
The 18-month investigation, known as Project Bay, uncovered an alleged cross-border trafficking operation that used commercial trucking routes to move massive quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine and opium between the United States and Canada.
