LG Manoj Sinha Unveils the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Civil Secretariat on Bapu’s 154th Birth Anniversary*
Srinagar, Oct. 02 (KIF): On the 154th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, aka the Father of the Nation,
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Civil Secretariat. fice of LG J&K, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), said, “Unveiled a statue of Pujya Mahatma.
Gandhi Ji and a Charkha installation at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar. Charkha was used as a significant tool.
by Bapu in the fight against British rule. It is a symbol of the Swadeshi movement, self-reliance, and
economic freedom.”
Bapu’s ideals are for all humanity. I hope our officers, inspired by Bapu’s ideas and ideals, will continue to
work dedicatedly for the dignity of every citizen in society, for equality, social justice, and for a
developed and self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir,” said Manoj Sinha.
He further said that Pujya Bapu always believed that the message of Charkha’s circumference was much
broader than its tangible circumference. The goal of the Charkha is to serve mankind and to live without
hurting others, to create an inseparable bond between the rich and the poor, capital and labor, LG
added.
Following Bapu’s ideals, J&K in 2021–22 had established 21,640 manufacturing and service units in the
villages with the help of KVIC, providing employment to more than 1.73 lakh. In the last FY, more than
10,628 new units had been installed, Sinha said.
“Today, J&K villages are witnessing unprecedented growth due to the availability of various sources of
income. New entrepreneurs are starting their new innings in villages. In terms of basic facilities, the
Gaps between the village and the city are disappearing,” LG concluded the series of posts.
Awareness Programme of the Kusht Mukt Abhiyan Rath Ceremony
on the eve of the birth ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi.
Kishtwar: October 02
On the occasion of the birth ceremony of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, today, October 2, 2023
An awareness campaign under the supervision of Dr. M.Y. Mir, Chief Medical Officer Kishtwar, was held in
the premises of Mi
Ni Secretariat, New DC Complex, Kishtwar CMO flagged off the Kusht Mukt Abhiyan Rath Ceremony to raise awareness about leprosy. The Municipal Committee of Bhaderwah, in partnership with the District Legal Services Authority of Bhaderwah, aims to increase public awareness about leprosy and promote early detection and treatment of the disease. They have distributed pamphlets from Kusht Mukht Abhiyan to field functionaries and the general public. ee also launched a sanitation drive in and around the court complex in Bhaderwah, New
Busstand and other areas. Today, the Municipal Committee of Bhaderwah also conducted different types of
activities under Swàchhta Diwas, which were Mega Logging Drives, Swàchhta Quiz Competitions,
Swàchhta Awareness through Art Exhibitions and Drawings, Prize Distribution for Swàchhta Quiz
competition and waste to the art exhibition, distribution of uniforms, protective gear, and PPE kits to all
Safaimitra, Recognition, and felicitation of Safai Mitras, and Swàchhta Pledge