DDC Chairperson unfurls National Flag at Qamaria Stadium; highlights district’s developmental progress
GANDERBAL, JANUARY 26: The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal across District Ganderbal today, with the main function held at Qamaria Stadium.
On the occasion, Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, unfurled the National Flag and took the salute. An impressive March Past was presented by contingents of CRPF, SSB, J&K Police, JKAP 14 Battalion, PTS Manigam, Forest Protection Force, Home Guards, Police Band, and students from various schools of the district.
The theme of this year’s Republic Day celebrations revolved around ‘Vande Mataram’, marking 150 years of the National Song, and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, symbolising national pride and self-reliance.
In her address, DDC Chairperson extended warm Republic Day greetings to the people of Ganderbal and paid homage to the sacrifices of freedom fighters. She highlighted the historical significance of January 26, marking the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1950.
She also outlined major developmental achievements recorded across sectors in the district and the effective implementation of welfare schemes during the current financial year. Emphasising that India stands as one of the world’s most successful democracies, she said Jammu and Kashmir, including Ganderbal district, has entered a new era of growth with renewed focus on all-round development.
The Chairperson highlighted key priorities of the administration, including public safety, enhanced service delivery, women empowerment, improved public health, and creation of new livelihood avenues.
She appreciated the role of DDC members for their grassroots engagement and commitment to public welfare, stating that they lived up to the expectations of the people.
Achievements of various departments such as Revenue, Agriculture, Jal Shakti, KPDCL, Fisheries, Youth Services & Sports, Labour & Employment, Urban Local Bodies and others were also highlighted.
Students from different schools presented vibrant patriotic cultural programmes themed on ‘Vande Mataram’, commemorating 150 years of the National Song.
During the event, Jhankis (tableaux) were presented by Agriculture department showcasing different schemes and assistance provided to the farming community and by KPDCL raising awareness on PM-SUYA Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana as well as by J&K Bank regarding Mission YUVA scheme.
The function concluded with the distribution of prizes to winners of cultural events, student achievers, sports performers, media persons and March Past contingents besides felicitation of artisans, entrepreneurs and progressive farmers of the district. Several officers and officials were also felicitated for outstanding contributions in their service to the people of Ganderbal.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, as Guest of Honour; SSP Ganderbal, Khalil Ahmad Poswal; ADDC Manzoor Ahmad, DDC members, and senior officers of the district administration and police.
Earlier, the Deputy Commissioner unfurled the National Flag at Mini Secretariat and Town Hall, Ganderbal. Similar ceremonies were held at sub-division, block, tehsil, panchayat levels, government offices and educational institutions across the district.
