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Thought of the month: Culture/Heritage School children hold rally to ‘’Learning to distance yourself from all the negativity is one of the preserve heritage greatest lessons to achieve inner peace’’ Roy Bennett

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Jammu and update is a unique initiative of Ministry of Home Affairs to showcase the positive developments taking place in the state, The ambit of the magazine covers all the three regions of the state with focus on achievements of the Hundreds of school children participated in a walk to people. acquaint themselves with the heritage of city and the need for its preservation. To make it participatory, the Organised by civil society and local authorities, the heritage magazine invites success walk was attended by over 200 children from various stories/unique achievements, schools. The placard-carrying children highlighted the along with photographs in the need for the preservation of heritage sites and marched in field of sports, adventure sports, a procession through various localities, covering a distance studies, business, art, culture, of almost three kilometres. The placards read ‘heritage positive welfare initiatives, walk to explore the historical importance of heritages in social change, religious Shah-re- Khas’ ‘save heritage’ and ‘know your history’. harmony, education including pieces of art like drawings, The children were accompanied by dozens of teachers cartoons, poems, short stories and walked past historic places such as the Khankah-e- (not more than 150 words) or Moula Shrine and the Budshah Tomb in Zainakadal before reaching the Sheikh Mukhdoom Sahib Shrine, atop the jokes on post Box No 30, GPO, Koh-e-Marran hillock, which overlooks the city. New Delhi-110001. Selected ones will be published in J&K Nayeem Ahmad, the organizer of the heritage walk, said update. “The main aim of this event was to accustom the students with the city’s ancient history and culture. Through this heritage walk we are providing information to our students about the Sufi saints, mausoleums and much more. Apart Smile from this, we also provide them the information about the major monuments, so that the future generations retain the Son: Dad it’s so cold in here knowledge about our culture”. Father: Go and sit in corner Son : Why? Father : The corner is 90 degrees

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UDAAN’S FLIGHT AND FEEDBACK Status of Implementation- Program to date

UDAAN MILESTONES Cumulative programme to date Corporates successfully partnered with Udaan 64 Commitment 76,274 Candidates joined Udaan training programmes 11,553 Candidates registered with Udaan from all districts of J&K 70,113

NSDC Udaan Recruitment Drives - August, 2015 NSDC Udaan with Ministry of Home Affairs organized first ever recruitment drive in () and to ensure more youth are engaged with the Udaan Scheme for better job opportunities. More than 10 corporates from various sectors including Finance, Human Resource, Construction, Automation and Information Technology & IT Enabled Services, Sales etc. participated in this mega drive to recruit fresh talent. Two day recruitment drive turned out to be a success with 536 candidates registered with Udaan in addition to those 989 who appeared for the interview with various companies. Udaan Mega Drives were also held in and Srinagar which are a part of series of mega selection drives being conducted in the state to scout fresh talent. One more drive in is planned for this month. More than 981 selections are made over a period of eight days.

Udaan Project received a prestigious award at world education summit 2015

Udaan Mega Drive- LEH (Ladakh) One word to describe Udaan as an initiative: Life Changer”

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TOURISM

Painting camp held to boost culture tourism in Kashmir In a bid to promote culture tourism in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAAC) invited 20 prominent artists from across at the picturesque Yousmarg Valley. The artists produced beautiful paintings during the five-day long camp. During the event, art works highlighting the floods of 2014, the natural beauty of Kashmir and the richness of valley’s landscape were painted. Prominent among those who participated in the event included; Akhilesh from Madhya Pradesh, Gunjan Tyagi from New Delhi, Bhup Singh Gulia from Haryana, Umesh Kumar from Lucknow, Gurcharan Singh from Kurukshetra, Dr. Mamta Singh from Dehradun, Prof. Mohiudin Gazali from New Delhi, Gokal Dembi from Jammu, Pratima Singh from New Delhi and Gagan Gambeer from Punjab. Expressing his views, Delhi-based artist Gunjan Tyagi said that the holding of the painting camp was a great thing as it afforded opportunities to artists to highlight various shades of Kashmir. A German tourist, Kern John, while praising the camp and the beauty of the valley, said that she was attracted by beautiful paintings in the camp. She added that she had brought about 2500 tourists to different tourist spots in the state in past 18 years and all of them had gone back on a happy note.

4 Water sports organised to promote adventure tourism Be it river rafting or boat race, sports on the picturesque and river Sindh, – turns to be an attractive water sports destination in the country. The waters of world famous Dal Lake in Srinagar recently came alive during a water sports meet. The14th All India Police Water Sports Championship was hosted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for the third time in the state. Earlier, it was held in 2003 and 2009. The canoes in the Dal Lake were lined up with red and pink balloons soaring in the air. Around 18 teams and 450 sports enthusiasts from different states participated in Canoeing and Rowing competitions in the deep waters of Dal.

In order to promote adventure tourism in the valley, the Adventure Tour Operators Association of Kashmir (ATOAK) and J&K Ski and Mountaineering Association, organized a Water Rafting Marathon on river Sindh with the support of Department of Tourism, Jammu &Kashmir. The event was held on Nallah Sindh from Wussan to . Ten rafting teams participated in the event. The State government is planning more such events in the future to promote the adventure tourism in Kashmir.

YOUTH CORNER

Youth in valley learn martial arts for self-defence and career

Young boys and girls in Srinagar city are getting passionate about learning martial arts. Around 400 students from 20 schools of Srinagar city have been getting training in self-defence from Muzaffar Sheikh, an ace martial art trainer. Many of his students have brought laurels by winning medals at various martial arts competitions in the country. Muzaffar, who hails from Nawakadal area of Srinagar, got his initial training in the sport from his uncle. Later, he participated at various district and state level competitions. He has become an inspiration for the young generation in the Kashmir valley. According to him, martial art helps students cope with pressure of high studies. Besides, girls can defend themselves if caught in difficult situations. It should be recalled that of late the state has witnessed a spate of acid attacks on g,girls,

5 Muzaffar trains around 300-400 boys and girls in 20 schools in the Srinagar city. They recently visited Haryana for the competition and his students received four medals in the Sub Junior Category.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

J&K CM laid stress on development during 69th Independence Day celebrations The Independence Day parade was held at the Bakshi Stadium on August 15, where Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayed unfurled the Tricolour. Security personnel showcased the daring stunts whereas the school children enthralled the audiences with their colourful performances. Addressing people at the parade, the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayed said, “We will construct 900 km long roads to connect Srinagar city with the rest of the cities and towns in the State. We will set up model schools and new universities with modern infrastructure. The opening of routes across the for travel and trade between 2002 and 2008 has been a great endeavour and achievement and it should be used for pilgrim tourism also”. He added that five medical colleges will be set up in the state in , , Doda, and . The Government of India has already sanctioned two AIIMS like institutions in Jammu and Srinagar. The Chief Minister also said that in the past seven decades, democracy had flourished in India and the economy of the country was growing with each passing day.

Women’s National golf tournament held in valley The Kashmir Valley is gradually becoming a hub for various sports. Recently, over 30 women golfers from across the country participated in the Hero Women’s Professional Golf Tour at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course (RSGC) in Srinagar. The participants were all praise for the turf and the pleasant weather in the valley.

6 Situated adjacent to the Cheshmashahi (Royal Springs) gardens which were built by Mughal emperor Jehangir, the golf course was designed by Robert Trent of the United States, overlooking Kashmir’s iconic Dal Lake. RSGC is located on the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range. Apart from the obvious scenic beauty, the golf course has all the ingredients for a grand golf vacation, with two marshes, a club house, comfort stations, tea shelters, a heritage house as well as a maintenance yard. The 7,089 yard area of the course was carved out of forest land. The tournament was organized by the All India Women’s Golf Federation in association with the state Tourism Department which is hopeful that such tournaments will boost tourism in the valley.

Ladakh turns bikers’ paradise With unique and picturesque landscapes, Ladakh has been a popular destination for adventure lovers who enjoy exploring high Himalayan terrains. In recent years, adventure bikers are getting attracted towards Ladakh as they drive miles over the Himalayas to explore the beautiful ranges and lakes. Bikers, along with tourists visiting Ladakh, help generate employment in the region. The Guides and the bike renting facilities stand to gain from these adventures. Some of the bikers travelled from Gujarat on their bikes and went to Khardungla Pass, the highest motorable Pass, and Pongong. The bikers found Ladakh weather conducive for bike riding, making it all the more a unique experience for them. Some riders reached here from Srinagar.

Army organises talent hunt for school children In a bid to explore the talent of Kashmiri youths in different fields - be it dancing, singing or acting, the organized a grand finale of talent hunt at its headquarters in Srinagar. The participants were selected from various districts after competing to reach the finals. The young children of various schools like AGS Bandipora, AGS , AGS Handwara, AGS and AGS Balapur, performed with zeal and vigour. In the group performances, AGS Bandipora secured the first position, whereas AGS Handwara and AGS Boniyar secured the second and the third position, respectively, with consolation prizes going to AGS Balapur and AGS Boniyar.

7 MONTH THAT WAS…

J&K Assembly is all set to go Kargil, Deputy Superintendent of Police, paperless Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kachoo of the Kashmir Police Service and Shabir Hussain delivered lectures The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly will on how to prepare for various other competitive soon turn paperless, as most of its proceedings examinations. will be available online. The Monsoon Session to be held in September or October in Srinagar Indian Army, Chinese PLA meet at will be used as trial session for this. A step in DBO in Ladakh this direction was taken earlier during the For the first time ever, the Chinese People’s budget session, when the IT branch of the J & Liberation Army (PLA) hosted an Indian Army K Legislative Assembly had introduced an SMS delegation in the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) area service on the day’s business and made requisite along the (LAC) in Ladakh information available to MLAs and the media. sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The day marked The E-Assembly project is being executed by a milestone in India-China ties. The Indian the J&K IT department in collaboration with the delegation was led by Colonel B S Uppal and the National Informatics Centre (NIC), and IT branch Chinese delegation by Colonel Song Zhoanli as of J & K Legislative Assembly. both delegations interacted in a free, congenial Police organizes Career counselling and cordial environment. A cultural programme, meet in Kargil showcasing Chinese culture and traditions, was also held on the occasion. District Police Kargil, under the supervision of Rahul Malik,S.P (Kargil), organised a career Pilgrims left for Haj counselling program in which around 400 The first batch of 340 Saudi Arabia-bound Haj students participated. The Superintendent of pilgrims left Srinagar on August 17. The first Police, Kargil, delivered a lecture on various flight left in the morning while the second flight career opportunities and informed students carrying another batch of 340 pilgrims left in the how to compete in Public Service Commission evening. 6,363 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir (PSC) examination. On this occasion, four other will perform Haj this year. The authorities have experts, including Iftikar Hussain, Treasury made elaborate arrangement to assist the first Officer , Vikas Atri, Accounts Officer time travellers.

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RNI Regn. No. DELMUL/2010/35730 Printed by: Chandu Press, D-97 Shakarpur New Delhi-92 Editor : Sulekha Request for free copy of Jammu & Kashmir Update newsletter indicating the language preferred (English//) or suggestions/feedback, if any, may be emailed to : [email protected] Jammu & Kashmir Update is also available on the web at jammuandkashmirupdate.com and mha.nic.in Published by : Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

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