Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 6: Speaker Legislative Assembly Kavinder Gupta inaugurated 2-day Red Cross Mela at Gulshan Ground, here today.
The Speaker was accompanied by MLA Jammu East Rajesh Gupta, Divisional Commissioner, Dr Pawan Kotwal who is also the Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society Jammu Region, Deputy Commissioner Simrandeep Singh, Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society, Jammu Region R.C. Puri and other senior officers.
The Speaker went around each stall and appreciated the efforts put in by Red Cross volunteers and students from various schools and colleges in bringing varied elements to the Mela. He also took part in many light games organised by the students.
Speaker thanked the Red Cross Society and congratulated them for organizing such an interactive event.
A photo exhibition was also organised by the Red Cross Society displaying their various initiatives in the State. The Red Cross district office Rajouri displayed local products from the region in an effort to promote local crafts.
A large number of people from the city and adjoining areas visited the Mela. Featuring various facets of state in the form of art, culture, handicraft, tourism, food, etc, the spirit of carnival was well and alive at the venue.
Display by the Armed forces, Para Military Forces, Air Force, and State Police awakened the spirit of nationalism and an undercurrent of patriotism and pride in being Indian could be felt across the venue.
Speaking on the occasion, Divisional Commissioner highlighted the role of Red Cross as first responder in the state and informed the gathering about various initiatives being undertaken by the society like first aid training to local members especially from the border belt regions so as to save as many lives as possible.
Talking about the Red Cross Mela, he said that the objective of this event is to support and strengthen Red Cross Movement by awareness and funds generation.
The Mela also featured cultural performances by students groups, painting competition on the theme ‘Swachh Bharat’, poster exhibition on drug abuse & anti smoking among others. Weapons display by the Indian Army remained the most popular stall during today’s events.
Meanwhile, a meditation session namely “Mind Matters” was organized by Art of Living, International NGO founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at Red Cross Mela.
The session was conducted by the mentor of J&K and Punjab for Art of living, Ashok Ji and organized by Arunima Sinha, State Teachers Coordinator (YLTP) J&K. The session was assisted by young teachers Dr. Kriti and Anchal.
It was emphasized in the session through meditation process that understanding our basic emotions like love, our interaction with people around us, knowing about our ego or what our intellects or mind is saying to us and introspection will give us a few minutes of relaxation which is very vital.
Shantmanu, Principal Secretary to Govt. and Chief Electoral Officer, J&K was the chief Guest and Kuldeep Dhar IG CRPF jammu and Danielle Hanon, Team Leader, ICRC were the Guests of Honor. The participants of the session were also invited for the grand World Culture Festival being held on 11th, 12th and 13th March in New Delhi in which more than 3.5 million people from all over world are likely to participate and celebrate their lives.
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