Info Dept, GCW Gandhi Nagar organise cultural show

Excelsior Correspondent

Divisional Commissioner Shantmanu and others witnessing cultural show at GWC Gandhi Nagar on Tuesday.
Divisional Commissioner Shantmanu and others witnessing cultural show at GWC Gandhi Nagar on Tuesday.040

JAMMU, Jan 28: The Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar today organized a cultural extravaganza in the auditorium of the college.
Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Shantmanu was the chief guest while Director Tourism, Jammu, Soujanya Sharma was the guest of honour on the occasion.
Director Information Tasaduq Jeelani, Principal, GCW, Gandhi Nagar, Prof (Dr.) Kiran Bakshi, Joint Director Information Smita Sethi, besides senior officers of different departments including staff  members, faculty members of GCW Gandhi Nagar and prominent members of civil society and students of different educational institutions were present on the occasion and witnessed the Mega cultural programme.
The cultural program showcased composite cultural heritage of the State which left the jam-packed audience spell bound.
Mr. Shantmanu lauded the efforts of the Information Department for presenting great show and for its extraordinary contribution in disseminating information at various levels.
Appreciating the department for organising a wonderful programme, Divisional Commissioner said such type of programmes not only provide a platform to the students and artists to show their hidden talent but also educate them about the culture and heritage of the State.
Lauding multi-faceted role being played by the Information Department, Mr. Shantmanu said that besides making people acquaint with the developmental and welfare policies of the Government, the department was also working towards promotion of art, culture and literature by organising debates, mushairas and cultural shows.
Speaking on the occasion, Soujanya Sharma said that Information Department is the backbone of Government. He said the department has played vital role in highlighting day-to-day activities of the other departments.
The Director Tourism informed that Information Department has provided full support to Tourism Department in making the recently organised Navratra Festival, Jammu Festival and Lohri Festival by giving wide publicity to the organised events during festival days.
Earlier Director Information, Tasaduq Jeelani presented a brief resume of the activities of the department.
Later the Divisional Commissioner along with Director Information and Joint Director Information presented mementos and certificates to the participant students.

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