Credit: Source : Reported Dilshada Srinagar Bureau J&K
JanJatiya Gaurav Divas observed in Bandipora to acknowledge role of tribal Freedom Fighters
District to observe week long activities to commemorate the cultural and other aspects of Tribals
Bandipora, Nov 15: The Bandipora district administration on Monday commemorated “JanJatiya Gaurav Divas” in memory of the tribal Freedom Fighters who made a great sacrifice for the country.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad was the chief guest on the occasion while officers of Rural Development Department, members of Youth Clubs of Triubal areas and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
While speaking on the occasion, Dr Owais Ahmad urged the tribal youth to celebrate their culture and be proud of that. He said the government has taken holistic measures to uplift youth belonging to the tribal community. He said it should be the join Endeavour of the government and the people to encourage tribal art , craft and enterprise along with creating better opportunities of education health and livelihood for the tribal.
Dr Owais urged the youth club members to act as the bridge between the government and the tribal population by disseminating information among the tribal masses about various welfare schemes that well held to uplift the socio-economic status while keeping their art culture, customs and traditions well preserved. He said the administration shall hold week-long programmes to celebrate the tribal culture and acknowledge the contribution of tribal leaders for the freedom struggle. He urged the youth to hold special programmes for the purpose for tribal population besides holding cultural programmes in schools and colleges so that people from other communities get to know about their culture and a bonhomie is developed between different cultures.
He said as part of the JanJatiya Gaurav Divas, the district administration shall honor the tribal freedom fighters besides taking steps to promote tribal art, craft and cuisine. He said ST entrepreneurs shall also be felicitated besides starting new programmes for tribal welfare.
He also directed officers to frame a schedule of week-long activities to be conducted across the District in consultation with Tribal representatives and showcase the cultural and other aspects of Tribal of the district.
