Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Nov 23 : Two -day Red Cross Mela got off to great start at District Sports Stadium here today. Divisional Commissioner Jammu Shantmanu who was the chief guest on the occasion inaugurated the Mela.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner, who is also Chairman of IRCS Jammu region highlighted the importance of the Red Cross and said that Red Cross will always play a role of catalyst in bringing spirit of nationalism and integration by serving people during the time of need. He appreciated the school and college students for presenting scintillating performances depicting national integration.
He lauded the Red Cross Kathua team for organizing well coordinated Mela and appealed the people to come up in numbers to make Mela a mega success. He hailed all the stakeholders for giving their contribution for Red Cross Mela in achieving the moto of awareness and fund raising.
Tributes were also paid to the late S.D Singh, Ex-Executive Secretary of Indian Red Cross Society Kathua for his contribution to the Red Cross.
Honorary Secretary, IRCS Jammu Region, Anil Padha said that Indian Red Cross Society is a pioneer organization, rendering selfless philanthropic services for the betterment of the society. He said Kathua district is the first district which has organized the Red Cross Mela second consecutive time at such scale and spirit.
Earlier, District Develop-ment Commissioner, Kathua, Jitendra K Singh appealed the people of Kathua to extend full cooperation by visiting the Mela with their friends and families.
Several organizations and Government Departments have displayed their stalls to educate the general masses.
Students of different colleges and schools presented a colourful bonanza of cultural items and patriotic songs. Kud Artists depicting Dogra Culture also displayed their talent in folk songs and dance during the inauguration ceremony
Earlier, a rally comprising of cultural troupe and school students presented a pomp show through main markets of the Kathua town which ended at the venue.
Later, Divisional Commissioner inaugurated website of ” Paryas” an initiative of the district administration for Online Public Grievance Monitoring System to redress the genuine cause of the public at the Headquarter on single call from their respective dwelling to make the working of District Administration more transparent, responsible and accountable.
Divisional Commissioner also convened the meeting of district officers to review the physical and financial achievements registered under different sectors during the current year. The meeting discussed in detail the projects initiated under various flagship programmes like MGNREGA, IAY, and NRHM etc.
DDC presented the report of the physical and financial achievements of the district through the power point presentation. A threadbare review of all the line and works departments was also discussed in the meeting.
Div Com exhorted upon the officers to complete the work within stipulated time ensuring quality.
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