Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Sep 30:
The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, today attended the valedictory function of ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang’ at Jammu. During the program, the Lieutenant Governor addressed the school and college students. The vibrant art workshop was organised by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) and Divisional Administration Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor began his address by applauding Yuva Shakti of Jammu Kashmir and asked them to be a catalyst for change. He said the event is unique and special and provides opportunity to youth to imagine and paint Viksit Bharat of their dreams.
“The responsibility of creating a developed India not only on canvas but in reality, too is in their hands,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor said, under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, we are committed to harnessing the potential of youth and providing them with the resources they need to achieve their full potential.
“Sewa Parv is preparing the young demography to face the future challenges with a positive mindset. The creative and constructive spirit will make them future leaders, inventors, and builders and they will shape India’s growth trajectory,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the Youth to take the leadership role and set clear goals for nation-building.
“Our youth are key to shaping the prosperous future, preserving cultural values and driving innovation. They have onerous responsibility of contributing to the growth and progress of society to propel the country forward.
He called upon the young generation and all sections of society to remain vigilant and unite against the divisive forces trying to destabilize the country.
The Lieutenant Governor felicitated the students who excelled during the ‘Viksit Bharat Ke Rang-Kala Ke Sang’ programme. He also called for making this initiative a regular feature.
Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IGP Jammu; Dr Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Ms Shruti Awasthi, Regional Director, IGNCA, senior officials, heads of various educational institutions and youth in large number attended the valedictory function.
“Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul and strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such elements,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He said the land of UT of Jammu Kashmir is saturated with blood and sacrifice of J&K Police, Army, CAPFs martyrs for the nation’s integrity and if anyone disrespects the sovereignty of India and the
Land of J&K is Saturated
memories of police martyrs, he will not be spared. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the Closing Ceremony of 20th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament.
The Lieutenant Governor saluted the self-less service and supreme sacrifice of J&K Police brave hearts and their crucial role in security, stability and safe environment for progress and prosperity of J&K.
“Jammu Kashmir is a symbol of the tradition of sacrifice of our brave warriors from army, police and CAPFs, hence preserving the memories of the martyrs is the responsibility not only of the forces but also of the entire public.
Our brave hearts gave up their lives to fulfil the dreams of society. The peace, progress and prosperity have been made possible by their ultimate sacrifice. Society can never repay the debt of soldiers’ immense sacrifices for the country but they must ensure to honour our fallen heroes and their family members,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor commended the J&K Police Force for empowering youth through the Civic Action Program.
The Lieutenant Governor interacted with the players and handed over trophies and cash prizes to the winning, and other top performing teams and the players who excelled in the tournament.
In the finals, J&K Bank defeated the Kashmir Avengers Football Club and emerged as the winner of 20th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament.
DGP, Nalin Prabhat; S.J.M. Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; ADGP Armed, Shri Anand Jain; senior officials of Police and Civil Administration; members of Football Association and clubs; prominent sports personalities, and youth in large number attended the closing ceremony.
