5-day multimedia exhibition of CBS concludes at Anantnag
Srinagar: The five-day multimedia exhibition on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) organised by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India concluded on Saturday at Anantnag.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Basharat Qayoom presided over the concluding ceremony organised at Sports Stadium in Anantnag.
Dr. Basharat congratulated CBC for the successful organisation of the mass awareness programme.
Addressing a gathering of officials, doctors, ASHA workers, teachers, students and eminent citizens, he said that the exhibition served two fold purpose of informing people about the unsung heroes of India’s freedom struggle as well as spreading awareness about various public welfare schemes of the government.
He said the information provided during the program needs to trickle down to grassroots level through word of mouth.
He impressed upon people to ensure the success of campaigns like Nasha Mukt Bharat, Swachh Bharat Mission and SVEEP. He appealed to all the unregistered eligible individuals to register as voters.
Joint Director CBC J&K and Ladakh region Ghulam Abbas in his opening remarks thanked the district administration Anantnag and all the stakeholders for coordination in the successful organisation of the multi-media exhibition.
He appreciated the enthusiasm of the people who braved rains and cold weather to participate in the awareness programme on all days.
He said awareness among people and their participation is vital to ensure benefits reach the intended target population.
The concluding day of the exhibition was dedicated for awareness about programmes being implemented by the health department.
Experts from the department gave presentations on schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Nasha Mukt Bharat, Anaemia Mukt Bharat, Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, role of ASHA workers and other relevant schemes of the government in health sector.
Chief Medical Officer Anantnag Dr. M Y Zagoo appealed to the people to register for Ayushman Bharat -Sehat card.
He asked parents to be vigilant and look out for symptoms and behaviours typical of drug addiction, to save the youth from the menace.
He said community participation is key for the success of the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign.
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