STATE TIMES NEWS
BARAMULLA: Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Uri, Harvinder Singh inaugurated a multimedia exhibition on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav organized by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India. The event was organized by CBC’s Field Office Anantnag at mini stadium Uri, Baramulla. The 3-day long event is aimed at generating awareness among masses in the border town about the objectives and vision behind the celebration of Amrit Mahotsav.
Speaking on the occasion, Harvinder Singh, SDM lauded valour and determination of people of Uri in defending the nation by pushing back the tribal intruders after India’s independence. He said that it is due to sacrifices of our freedom fighters and armed forces personnel that we live in a free country. Joint Director CBC, Ghulam Abass said that objective of Amrit Mahotsav campaign is to foster national integration and work collectively for national development. Others who addressed the gathering included Daljeet Singh, Sub Divisional Agricultural Officer and Zonal Educational Officer Uri Chowdhary Shah Mohammad. Shahid Mohammad Lone, Field Publicity Officer, CBC informed that 3-day event will conclude on August 27 and over the next two days different activities like quiz, painting competitions, elocution, film screening and cultural programmes will be organized for students and masses.