Report by Ch.Ab.Qayoom State head tribbal news network kashmir province
75 Sufi and heritage sites will be developed to commemorate 75 years of independence. In addition, 75 roads and 75 schools will be named after local unsung heroes. In all, J&K will organize 75 activities for the next 365 days.
Jammu, State Bureau. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday reviewed the celebrations under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75 years of India’s independence in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Secretary J&K Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta participated in the meeting.
Administrative Secretaries of Home, General Administration, Culture and Youth Services and Sports Department were also present in the meeting. Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta informed about the Independence Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir this year. He informed that around 10 lakh youths from 28,000 institutions participated in these. He also talked about hoisting a 100 feet flag on the Hari Parvat under the supervision of the city of Srinagar.
Dr. Mehta informed that a week long festival will be organized under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to showcase the achievements since 1947 and to promote youth engagement in J&K. During this festival, the magic of Jammu and Kashmir will be recreated across the country through houseboat and water sports festivals at Dal, Wular, Mansabal, Saruisar and Mansar lakes as well as Ranjit Sagar Dam. In addition, programs to revive the rich cultural traditions and heritage of the Union Territory will also be organized.
A 3-month tourism festival will also be organized in both Jammu and Kashmir
75 Sufi and heritage sites will be developed to commemorate 75 years of independence. In addition, 75 roads and 75 schools will be named after local unsung heroes. In all, J&K will organize a campaign of 75 activities for the next 365 days with 75 events each. A 3-month tourism festival will also be organized in both Jammu and Kashmir to promote tourism activities in the Union Territory. Opportunities for participation of 17.5 lakh people will be created through various events.
