Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: CBC holds outreach programme in Anantnag
Anantnag: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GoI, field office, Anantnag on Thursday organized a mini Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) on Har Ghar Tiranga under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Gujjar and Bakerwal Hostel here.
The day long programme was inaugurated by Shoaib Noor, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Anantnag who was also the chief guest at the occassion.
The programme was aimed to aware the tribal students about Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
The students from the tribal Gujjar and Bakerwal Communities were informed about different scholarship programmes and initiatives launched by the Government of India and the administration of the Union Territory of J&K for them.
In his address Noor appreciated the initiative of CBC Anantnag to organize the programme for the students of Gujjar and Bakerwal Communities.
He impressed upon the students to take full advantage of the facilities and opportunities provided to them and contribute in the development of their own communities and the nation.
He said that youth have an important role to play in achieving the goals under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Earlier in his address, Media and Communications Officer Press Information Bureau (PIB) Jammu Shiekh Mudasir Amin apprised the audience about the mandate of CBC and PIB.
He presented a detailed overview of the objectives and vision behind the Har Ghar Tiranga and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign.
Addressing the gathering, Rafaqat Ali Kasana Warden Gujjar and Bakerwal Hostel Anantnag stressed upon the need for organizing more such awareness programmes for students and youth of underprivileged communities and asked the students to work hard to achieve their goals.
Field publicity officer CBC field office Anantnag Shahid Mohammad Lone presented the vote of thanks and informed about various outreach activities carried out by CBC, J&K and Ladakh Region in different parts of J&K and Ladakh.
He also detailed out different schemes and initiatives being run by government for the welfare of the tribal communities especially in the education and skill development sector.
