DC Srinagar admires his RDD Team, Sarpanches, BDC and DDC members for stupendous work in attainment of the milestone

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday awarded Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad with Certificate of Achievement for his Exemplary Dedication, Unwavering Commitment & Outstanding Leadership in the pursuit of Swachhata and playing an instrumental role in achieving ODF+ Modal Status under an initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM-2.0).

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The Certificate of Achievement was awarded to Deputy Commissioner Srinagar by the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhawan during a Felicitation Ceremony organized by Rural Development Department to honour the contribution of the Officers and recognise their outstanding capabilities in the pursuit of Cleanliness under an initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission(SBM-2.0) The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar was honoured and given recognition by the J&K Government for encouraging and fostering the environment of cleanliness at different forums under his official capacity.

In this regard, the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar has thanked his RDD Team and members of PRIs for their brilliant work and support to District Administration which has led to attainment of important milestone under SBM-2.0.

DDC Vice Chairman Kupwara, Haji Farooq Ahmar Mir, visited fire victims in lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

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He extended his heartfelt support and solidarity to the victims of the fire incident and emphasized his commitment to ensuring that they receive comprehensive assistance and relief in their time of need.

In a heartfelt appeal to the LG administration, he underscored the urgency of additional assistance and resources to expedite the rehabilitation process, highlighting the pressing need to ensure that the victims can rebuild their lives and homes with the necessary aid and support in this challenging period of recovery and reconstruction.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Charkha installation, as a mark of tribute to the Father of the Nation on his Jayanti, at Civil Secretariat.

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“Pujya Bapu always believed that the message of Charkha’s circumference is much broader than its tangible circumference. The goal of the Charkha is to serve mankind, to live without hurting others, to create an inseparable bond between the rich and the poor, capital and labour,” the Lt Governor said.

Charkha was used as a significant tool by Bapu in the fight against British Rule. It is a symbol of Swadeshi movement, self-reliance and economic freedom, he said.

Paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, the Lt Governor said the ideals of Bapu are for all humanity.

“I hope our officers, inspired by Bapu’s ideas and ideals, will continue to work dedicatedly for the dignity of every citizen in the society, for equality, social justice, and for a developed and self-reliant Jammu Kashmir,” the Lt Governor said.

The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to develop the villages as the centre of socio-economic growth and transform the lives of the rural population.

Today, villages in Jammu Kashmir are witnessing unprecedented growth due to the availability of various sources of income. New entrepreneurs are starting their new innings from villages. In terms of basic facilities, the gaps between village and the city are disappearing, the Lt Governor said.

Following the ideals of Pujya Bapu, J&K in 2021-22 had established 21,640 manufacturing and service units in the villages with the help of KVIC, providing employment to more than 1.73 Lakh. In the last Financial Year, more than 10,628 new units had been installed, he added.

The Lt Governor congratulated the Jammu & Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) for the installation of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and Charkha. He also called for collective efforts by all the stakeholders for promotion of Swadeshi products.

There is a need to promote city-based Self Help Groups engaged in Khadi, which has become a new fashion statement for youth, he said.

Dr Hina Shafi Bhat, Vice Chairperson, KVIB; Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh R K Goyal, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department; Dr Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lt Governor; Administrative Secretaries and senior officers of UT and Police administration also paid their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.