Kathua, March 3:
As a part of ongoing Nationwide campaign on ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM)’, ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat(EBSB)’, Drug Abuse, Covid Appropriate Behaviour(CAB), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna (Ayushmaan Bharat) Fit India etc. a two day long awareness campaign concluded today at GHSS, Sallan, block Dinga Amb of district Kathua.
It was organized by Field Outreach Bureau, Kathua under the aegis of Regional Outreach Bureau, Jammu, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
On the Second day a Seminar was held at GHSS Sallan in the presence of Sh. Kabil Singh, Sarpanch, Sallan, Kathua and Smt Rita Charak, Principal, GHSS Sallan, Kathua and staff of GHSS Sallan and orhers.
The aim of organizing various activities for two days which include painting competition, Quiz contest, Seminar, Cultural programmes etc. on said themes is to involve common masses in the celebrations of Azadi the Amrit Mahotsav which marks 75 years of India’s Independence,
Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, which celebrates unity in diversity, achieving the targets of Vaccinations and also involve them in spreading awareness to the grass root level regarding getting vaccinated and observing Covid Appropriate Behavior and living a healthy life by avoiding Drug Abuse and following healthy habits and availing benefits of Aushmaan Bharat scheme.
Students from eight different schools participated in drawing and Quiz competions. Students and teachers of GHSS, Sallan, GHSS Mangloor, GHS Gura Mundian, GHS Parangoli, GHS Dinga Amb, GHS Mela, GHS Garah Satura and GHS Said participated in the awareness programme. All schools and students were honoured by FOB Kathua.
In her address Smt. Rita Charak, Principal GHSS appreciated the efforts of Field Outreach Bureau, Kathua and urged the audience to follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour, keep vigilance over children to protect them from Drug Abuse and practice unity and integrity to make India self reliant (Atamnirbhar).
Vijay Mattoo, FPO, Kathua gave key note address on drug abuse. Expert lecture on CAB and PMJAY (AYUSHMAN BHARAT) was given by Dr. Guru Sharma, Medical Officer, PHC, Hiranagar while as Smt. Rita Sharma, Vice Principal, GHSS, Sallan, spoke on the topic AKAM & EBSB during the programme.
Speaking on this Occasion Vijay Mattoo I/C Field Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, Kathua gave a brief introduction of the working and organization of the department and also highlighted the importance of cleanliness & Covid Appropriate Behaviour for healthy living.
He urged people that getting vaccinated will not only save their own live but also ensure the safety of others because ‘Nobody is safe unless everybody is safe.’
He urged the eligible citizens to come forward for getting vaccinated through COWIN app. He further informed about 104 the helpline number for Covid-19 vaccination.
A theme based cultural Programme was presented by Chaman Lal Mattoo & Party, empanelled troupe of ROB, Jammu and students of GHSS, Budhi.
Songs and dances were performed related to patriotism, folk of J&K. Full support was provided by School Management, Education Department and coordination of District Administration Kathua for organizing the Awareness programme. (PIB)
