Rashtriya Ekta Diwas & UT Foundation Day 2023 Celebrations Kick started in District Kishtwar
Celebration Commences with Inauguration of State-of-the-Art Library by DC Kishtwar at Far off GHS Atholi, Paddar of District Kishtwar
Deputy Commissioner boosts Adventure Week at Gulabgarh Paddar besides listened to the grievances of people in weekly Block Diwas programme
Kishtwar,25-10-2023
As part of the run-up to the National Unity Week, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-2023 and UT Foundation Day (Sathapana Diwas) celebrations, the District Administration Kishtwar, under the close supervision of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav IAS,today commenced a series of events to mark these significant occasions in the district.
In a momentous event, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav IAS, in the presence of PRIs, sectoral officers, and students, inaugurated a State-of-the-Art Library at Government High School Atholi Paddar constructed with an estimated cost of Rs. 17 lakh under Untied Funds of District Development Commissioner Kishtwar.
This remarkable addition to the educational landscape will benefit the students of this remote sub-division of District Kishtwar. The event saw the participation of esteemed individuals, including BDC Chairman Paddar Arpan Singh Rana, DDC member Paddar Hari Krishan Chauhan, SDM Paddar Arun Kumar Badyal, Tehsildar Atholi Satish Rana, CEO Kishtwar Prehlad Bhagat, Principal GDC Paddar Jeevan Dhar, ZEO, BMO Paddar Dr. Anil Sharma, along with local PRIs, teaching staff, school students, and officials from various departments.
Speaking at the inauguration, Deputy Commissioner congratulated the students of Paddar for this invaluable asset, which will cater to the needs of competitive exam aspirants. He extended his warm greetings for the upcoming Rashtriya Eikta Diwas and UT Foundation Day (Sathapana Diwas)-2023 and urged everyone to actively participate in the celebration of this significant day. He also encouraged PRIs to create enduring community assets like libraries for the benefit of future generations.
Additionally, a Block Diwas program was held at HS Atholi Paddar, where Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar listened to the grievances of the people and promptly addressed many of these grievances on the spot, in consultation with concerned officers. The rest of the grievances were recorded and will be taken up with the respective authorities for immediate resolution. The event also featured a traditional cultural program organized by local artists and students, aligning with the spirit of Rashtriya Eikta Diwas and Sathapana Diwas.
In another significant event leading up to Rashtriya Eikta Diwas, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, in the presence of concerned officers and stakeholders, gave a major boost to the Adventure Week celebration at Gulabgarh Paddar. Adventure enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting week filled with activities, including River Rafting, Trekking, Ziplining, Beach Volleyball, Wrestling,bonfire and more, in line with the program outlined by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs as part of the Rashriya Eikta Diwas and Foundation Day celebrations.
Throughout the pre-Rashtriya Eikta Diwas celebration, the active participation of PRIs and individuals from all sections of society, including youth and senior citizens, will be encouraged to create a spirit of synergy and enthusiasm for the upcoming events.
Meanwhile, a series of activities, such as cleanliness drives and plantation efforts, were conducted in educational institutions and government offices, in accordance with the schedule provided for these initiatives.
