Kishtwar Cultural Festival
Excelsior Correspondent
KISHTWAR, July 14: As a mark of inaugural ceremony of historic Kishtwar Cultural Festival, Major General Ajay Kumar, GOC, CIF (Delta) alongwith senior dignitaries from Military and civil dedicated the 100 feet high mast National Flag to the people of Kishtwar at Kuleed Chowk.
A huge audience especially local youth and students witnessed the memorable event full of patriotic fervor.
The project is the initiative of Indian Army, Rashtriya Rifles to instill pride in our Tiranga amongst the people. The installation of the high mast was completed in a record time of 40 days and is one of its kinds in the Jammu region.
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Son of the soil and brave heart Capt Tushar Mahajan Memorial Trust and Maj Akshay Girish Foundation played a pivotal role in the execution of the project.
Public and private companies namely NHIDCL, NHPC, Ratle Hydro Power Limited, Patel Engineering, JayPee Constructions, AFCONs, Lokmanya Multipurpose Co-op Society Limited, Belgaum, Mangal Das Trust, Gogte Infra, Hyloc Hydrotechnic Private Limited extended their generous support for the noble initiative.
On this occasion, the religious heads of all communities also unveiled the newly constructed Memorial to honour all the brave hearts of Kishtwar who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The GOC, during his address appreciated the efforts of Ashok Kumar Sharma, Deputy Commissioner and Shafqat Hussain, SSP, Kishtwar, for fast-tracking necessary permissions and clearances for the project and all assistance provided to the Army.
The event was graced by Brigadier Pranab Misra, Commander, Sector Rashtriya Rifles, Ashok Kumar Sharma, Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar, Shafqat Hussain, SSP and many other officials from Indian Army and civil administration.
The majestic Chowgan Ground of Kishtwar district will be highly active throughout the two-day Kishtwar Cultural Festival being organized by Indian Army with an aim of promoting goodwill and national integration and more importantly showcase local talent and cultural heritage of the region. A series of cultural events were organized on the occasion, mesmerizing the audience with scintillating performances.
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