DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021 (PAGE 5) Advisor Farooq reaffirms Govt's resolve to take youth along in growth of UT Excelsior Correspondent establishment of Mission Youth, a specialized organiza- SRINAGAR, July 31: tion, was to bring various Advisor to Lieutenant Government departments Governor, Farooq Khan, today working for empowerment and reaffirmed government's development of youth under resolve of taking youth along one umbrella. He added that NC leaders Devender Singh Rana and Surjeet Singh Slathia addressing public gathering in in overall growth and develop- there are numerous challenges Vijaypur on Saturday. ment of the Union Territory being faced by youth and one Lt Governor chairing a meeting on Saturday. making them crucial stake- among them is uncertainty in Rana, Slathia pledge to uphold Jammu’s interest holder in progress and pros- them with respect to their Excelsior Correspondent development and participation in Gulab Singh cannot be undermined perity of Jammu and Kashmir. future prospects. Lt Governor reviews preparations He made these remarks the decision making should not and called for course correction. While speaking on the VIJAYPUR, July 31: Pledging only appear to be core of the gover- He said: "Restoration of state- while speaking at a one-day occasion, Commissioner to uphold the honour, dignity and consultative workshop on nance mechanism in any dispensa- hood would be a big tribute to the for Independence Day celebrations Secretary, Labour & interest of the Jammu region under Dogras who sacrificed their lives to Interdepartmental Synchroni- tion but it should also be visible on Excelsior Correspondent Laying emphasis on the coor- and Higher Education departments Employment, Sarita Chauhan, the overall umbrella of Jammu and ground in immense measure with carve out the state of J&K", adding dination of various departments, for observing the celebrations of zation on Mission Youth Kashmir, Senior National nobody or no region or sub region that the proud Dogras have inherit- SRINAGAR, July 31: To said that there is always a need the Lt Governor observed that Independence Day in every Initiatives organized by Conference leaders Devender nurturing the sense of deprivation ed a legacy of public service and review the planning and prepared- for directions coupled with Departments of School Education, school, college, and university of Mission Youth J&K at SKICC Singh Rana and Surjeet Singh and discrimination. sacrifice, which should not be taken ness for the upcoming celebrations experience and knowledge to Higher Education, Culture, Youth the Union Territory. "Teachers and here. Slathia today said that justice to all The Provincial President as their weakness. The self-respect- of Independence Day, Lieutenant provide youth opportunities Services and Sports and Mission students should celebrate the While delving into the and discrimination to none is observed that in the recent years ing people believe in the philoso- Governor Manoj Sinha today held with regard to employability. Youth have an important role to national festival following all roles of Labour and essence of the democratic polity. people of Jammu have com- phy of 'live and let live' and they a review meeting of all senior She also highlighted the Vowing to strengthen Jammu play in the upcoming mega cele- Covid SoPs and other necessary Employment Department and plained of brazen discrimina- will continue towards the cherished functionaries of the UT brations. protocols", he added. efforts with respect to syn- and its people, Devender Singh goal of seeking dignified life for all, Mission Youth, Advisor Khan tion, especially in respect of Administration at the Civil Giving suggestions for a com- Instructions were also issued to chronization between the two Rana who was addressing a public development and jobs, saying he said while recalling how the big Secretariat. prehensive plan of the celebrations ensure that National Flag is hoisted maintained that synchroniza- agencies to achieve the desired meeting at Swankha in Vijaypur the people will not forgive those hearted people of Jammu have As the UT of J&K is celebrat- involving each and every citizen on every government building and tion plays an important role objective of development and Assembly Constituency along who betrayed the legitimate been feeling the pain and anguish ing Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav of the UT, the Lt Governor passed office of UT as per the Flag Code where these two agencies have with Surjeet Singh Slathia said as interests of the region. over the treatment meted out to the with full zeal and enthusiasm, the empowerment of youth in the specific instructions to involve of India, besides making provi- constant coordination and syn- votaries of unity of J&K we He pleaded for course correc- Duggarland, which always opened Lt Governor directed all the senior region. Panchayati Raj Institutions. sions of continuous water and ergy so that the initiatives for believe that the strength of inclu- tion in the system of governance, up its arms for all those in distress. officers of administration to ensure While delivering a presen- He directed the Principal power supply to every school, pan- the youth would be taken for- sive Jammu and Kashmir saying this will happen when all Speaking on the occasion, the celebration of the tation, Secretary Tribal Affairs emanates from the equitable Secretary, Rural Development chayat ghar and hospital in the UT. ward in a missionary zeal. the regions and sub-regions get former Minister and State Independence Day with same Farooq Khan, Rajeev Rai and CEO, Mission Youth J&K, empowerment of pluralistic their share as a matter of right Secretary Surjeet Singh Slathia grandeur and scale across the UT Department to make arrangements "There is always a need for Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, for the celebrations at the Bhatnagar and Baseer Ahmad Jammu region and its sub-regions. and not charity. No region , sub- said "we are equally committed following all Covid protocols. synchronization among vari- talked about the vision and Panchayat and Block level func- Khan- Advisors to the Lieutenant Earlier Former Minister Surjeet region or religious group should to fight against all the attempts of He directed for planning a ous departments for handhold- Singh Slathia echoing the same tions with active involvement of Governor; Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, mission besides potential of feel marginalised, as they are dividing the society on regional series of events showcasing the sentiments said the Jammu interest public representatives and local Chief Secretary; Atal Dulloo, ing and resolution of youth's the organization in developing needed to be tied in the bonds of and religious basis", Mr Slathia patriotic ethos of our great nation, remains sacrosanct for the cadre, people. Additional Chief Secretary, Health issues for which there is an conducive environment for amity and camaraderie, he said, said, adding that a united Jammu besides giving glimpses of a new who won't tolerate any attempt of and Kashmir stands guarantee to "Everyone must come together and Medical Education opportunity for the officers to UT's youth. He highlighted adding: "We believe in the con- and resurgent J&K treading the fiddling with the rights of the peo- peace, progress and prosperity. to build a new Jammu Kashmir Department; Nitishwar Kumar, work for a large portion of the priority areas and domains of cept of unity in diversity and sin- path of unprecedented progress ple. It is with this agenda that we gle entity of J&K". This bonding The former minister and a new India under the majestic Principal Secretary to Lieutenant population consisting of youth the Mission viz livelihood and development along with the will fully shoulder our responsibili- cannot be disturbed by the any expressed concern over the slow tricolor flying high. In the new Governor; Administrative spirit of Azaadi Ka Amrut so that their future would be generation, education and skill ties and commitment to the people myopic political agenda, he said. pace of execution on various Jammu Kashmir, the grass root Secretaries, Divisional Mahotsav. Commissioners, besides other sen- secured," Advisor Khan said development, financial assis- in respect of development, jobs and Referring to the political sce- developmental projects and delay Independence Day celebra- development must ensure that no while addressing the workshop tance, sports activities and upholding their dignity, he said. nario, the Provincial President reit- in filling up the vacancies in person is left out of the journey of ior officers of Police and civil tions should rekindle the spirit of administration participated in the participants. recreation among other oppor- Rana in the presence of Rattan erated the demand for restoration of order to address the burgeoning peace, progress and prosperity," Lt freedom movement and undying meeting, in person and through He said that the idea behind tunities for J&K youth. Lal Gupta, Babu Ram Paul and statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, unemployment problem, which Governor said. love of our freedom fighters for video conferencing. Sheikh Bashir Ahmed said the saying the vast state of Maharaja has accumulated in recent years. the country. We must show grati- He directed the officers to tude to the martyrs and unsung organize the National Anthem heroes of Jammu & Kashmir who Singing competition at district and laid down their lives for the nation. divisional level and select the win- The inspiring stories of great per- ners for the event at the UT level. sonalities who have played a He also directed to hold sports and major role in building a peaceful cultural events on the occasion of and prosperous Jammu & Independence Day. CEO, Mission Kashmir should also be shared Youth was directed to ensure that with young generation, the Lt the youth clubs pledge to serve the Governor said. people and spread awareness He advised the nodal depart- about the transformation taking ments to follow the details of pro- place in the UT. grammes designed by GoI and The Lt Governor asked the plan similar events in the UT. Secretaries of School Education BJP, CCI dispatch relief for cloudburst victims of Dachhan Excelsior Correspondent and Industry (CCI) Jammu today dispatched relief material for the JAMMU, July 31: Bharatiya cloudburst-affected people of Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kishtwar's Dacchan area. Kashmir and Chamber of Under Chamber's Corporate Commerce and Industries (CCI) Social Responsibility initiative, has dispatched relief material con- adequate quantity of relief material taining essential commodities as was flagged of by Mayor Jammu, humanitarian aid for Kishtwar Chander Mohan Gupta in presence cloudburst victims. of CCI president, Arun Gupta and J&K BJP president, Ravinder other office bearers. Raina and J&K Seh-Prabhari, Speaking on the occasion, Ashish Sood flagged off the truck Mayor applauded the philanthropic containing the relief material. gesture of the apex body of traders Ravinder Raina while speaking in Jammu in providing succour to on the occasion expressed solidari- the natural disaster victims which ty with all those who have suffered have become homeless overnight loss of near and dear ones as well as due to vagaries of weather. their homes and property in the The Mayor appealed to other recent cloudburst in Kishtwar. He organizations including NGOs to said that BJP stands with the dis- come forward in this time of crisis tressed families in this difficult hour to extend a helping hand to the vic- and party cadre is working non- tims of calamity as the area is situ- stop in the affected area minutely ated in remote belt of Kishtwar observing the gravity of the ground which is lacking basic facilities situation and taking appropriate including road connectivity. He measures. said that the endeavour of CCI He said that many innocent Jammu will surely inspire others to lives have been lost and many are come forward and share the pain of missing. affected people in whatever way He said that BJP general secre- they can. tary, Sunil Sharma is himself con- The CCI president, Arun Gupta tinuously engaged in between the said that the essence behind this ini- people to have first-hand knowl- tiative is to provide sense of securi- edge of the needs of affected peo- ty to the affected people and tell ple. them that entire UT is standing with BJP J&K has also collected and them at this hour of agony. He also contributed essential commodities said that people, cutting across like ration items like flour, rice, community lines should offer help sugar, oil, besides blankets, medi- in such situation to the affected lot cines and other daily use items like as they have lost everything they toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps, possessed. He however assured that detergents and other eatables for the CCI will continue with such affected people with the help of endeavours in future also. party cadre and civil society mem- Meanwhile, the Jammu bers, Raina said and added that BJP Chamber has also provided relief workers take it as their duty to help material to the Shelter Home, every person in distress in our Kalka Bhau Fort as the same affect- vicinity as first humanitarian task. ed due to incessant rains and conse- The Chamber of Commerce quent inundation. Ashish Kaul conferred ‘Man of Excellence Award’ Excelsior Correspondent are highly educated and full of resolve. Sadly, the government has JAMMU, July 31: Indian never paid attention to opening a Achievers Forum conferred 'Man dialogue with the women of the of Excellence 2021' award to emi- State and reintroducing them with nent media person Ashish Kaul for their own unparalleled history that his incredible contribution in the will play as catalyst in removing field of historical education and the menace of terrorism through recreating the lost lega- the women of State," cy of the glorious Kaul said. women of J&K. Streedesh was shot Project 'Streedesh- across historical loca- The Forgotten tions all over Kashmir, Legendary Women of Jammu, Poonch and J&K' is the first consoli- Rajouri. dated account of over A handout stated that 5000 years of history of Kaul scripted, handled undivided J&K com- cinematography and prising a research film and a managed the production of the research monograph. film Streedesh which is now the The film Streedesh was first research based historical doc- released earlier this year on the umentation of the life and times of occasion of Women's Day by the 13 women of J&K right from 5 prestigious Indira Gandhi Centre BC to 11th century. for The Arts (IGNCA) - Ministry Apart from Streedesh, the first of Culture. ever biopic on the life and times of Film Streedesh was approved Queen Didda of undivided by the Ministry & IGNCA and Kashmir was also a part of project produced and directed by Ashish Streedesh. Kaul. Ashish Kaul's rendition of the "Women of J&K constitute incredible story of Queen Didda almost half the population and was released by legendary mega unlike any other State our women star Amitabh Bachchan.