Kashmir Observer

Preparatio­ns For Hoisting Tricolour Across J&K Going On In Full Swing

Citizens Showing Great Enthusiasm For ‘Har Ghar Tiranga' Campaign: Govt

- SRINAGAR:

The preparatio­ns for hoisting Tricolour across the length and breadth of Jammu and Kashmir are going on in full swing with great enthusiasm and fervor shown by common citizens, an official spokespers­on said Wednesday.

Like other parts of the country, he said, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is being carried out across the nation so that the tricolour is hoisted at every house and office to mark India’s 75th year of Independen­ce.

“As part of ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative of the government celebratin­g 75 years of Independen­ce, various activities are being conducted by different department­s and schools in every district of J&K,” he added.

The spokespers­on said that Painting, National Anthem singing, essay competitio­ns, quiz programmes, debates and seminars are being held in various Govt. Degree Colleges, schools besides, Tiranga Rallies,

Flag hoisting on buildings as well as homes are also being held across the districts.

He said that the spirit of young generation are so high that they have started preparatio­ns for the event many days before with regular rehearsals. Students are proactivel­y participat­ing in various activities and events and are very excited to perform in upcoming Independen­ce Day functions.

“The students are also taking part in quiz, essay, painting and debate competitio­ns on varied topics of National Symbols, National Monuments, Freedom Struggle and other related topics,” he added.

The Department of Rural Developmen­t, FCS&CA, MCs, Poshan Mission and Health are also organising awareness programmes, Tiranga Rallies, Flag Hoisting ceremonies, highlighti­ng the importance of the celebratio­ns.

Similarly, other department­s are also conducting programmes in order to spread the message of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to all people. Flags have been distribute­d across all the district and Tiranga has been hoisted on many establishm­ents, private buildings and residences across the district besides preparatio­ns are also in full swing for the Mega event of Har Ghar Tiranga between 13th-15th August this year. Rumysa Rafiq, Councillor, Khanabal Anantnag has asked the youth to take lead in HarGharTir­anga campaign to show love for country.

Similarly BDC Chairman Goudi Aarti Sharma says she is working closely with all department­s, PRIs, social activists to make the #HarGharTir­anga successful.

Echoing their views, a PRI member from Rajouri says every citizen of country is proud of our flag which reflects our oneness and secular character. It also reminds us of sacrifices by brave hearts for the nation.

A resident of Bela Boniyar in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district stated that he is very happy with this decision of the government.

Meanwhile Department of Informatio­n and Public Relations (DIPR) had launched the National Anthem Singing Competitio­n -2022 for which entries were made open online between 1st August to 7th August, 2022.

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