STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: “With the sound of gushing water, aroma of pine trees, the vibrancy of thought, Conch shell sound emanating from Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, rise of azaan and an unfathomable calling, Jammu & Kashmir is truly the heaven on this Earth”. With this opening statement, Nirvaan Sharma alongwith his team mates from Grade V Galaxy presented an informative Morning Assembly on the topic “Geographical features of Jammu & Kashmir”.
Quoting the Persian poet Firdous on the enchanting natural wealth of J&K, Tanishka said, “If there is a paradise on the planet Earth, it is here in Kashmir”. This land is a great combination of mighty splendors of mountains, lofty glades and forests. J&K consists of two divisions – Jammu and Kashmir Valley. The climate of the UT ranges from the burning and scorching heat of the plains of Jammu to the snow capped mountains of Kashmir”.
“The most productive soils of the state found are loamy soil, Hill soil and alluvial soil. 60 to 70% of forest area is confined to Kashmir only which has deciduous vegetation. The Chinar, Poplar, deodar, Pine, Mulberry, Walnut and other fruits trees grow throughout the valley. The UT of J&K has a diverse variety of flora and fauna. The snow leopard, brown Bear, Himalayan Black Bear, Hangul, Red Fox, Marthor, Musk Dear etc. are found in the region”, added Arya.
“J&K has many lakes, rivers and glaciers. Significant rivers that flow through J&K are Jhelum, Chenab, Indus and Tawi. Major lakes include Manasbal Lake, Dal Lake, Wular Lake, Nageen lake, Pangong lake and many many more. J&K is indeed the Crown of the nation, surrounded by the high mountains of the world, a land of immense natural beauty rich in soil and forest resources full of wild life, rivers and lakes with rich agricultural and climate”, further added Samarth
Spreading the flavor of Dogri, a budding poet Arya from the class recited a poem in Dogri, which enthralled the audience with its rich content and expression:
Udti Udti Aayi Chidee, Pooji Jammu Shair
Khand Mithhe Log Itte,
Na Jhagda Na Bair.
Tawi Jaiye Paani Pitta, Dhote Apne Pair;
Bawe Jaiye Mathha Tekya,
Parshaad Aali Barfi Laggi Badi Shail…
Principal JKPS Kunjwani Rajesh Rathore applauded the presenters for the theme of the assembly and the rich flora, fauna, cultural, historical and tourist significance of J&K. “To a scholar, it’s home to rich folklore and ancient manuscripts; to an artist, it’s a canvas painted with enchanting rainbows; to a geologist, it’s a lifetime wealth of explorations; to students of Culture, it’s the confluence of various races & civilizations; and most of all, a tiny sliver of hope that heaven might just exist on Earth after all, for it is ours & only ours very own paradise to behold and witness: Jammu & Kashmir”, he concluded.