Amid mild rain showers, the 78th Independence Day was today celebrated across the district Kishtwar with great enthusiasm, fervor and national spirit at district, block and tehsil headquarters besides in all govt offices and Educational Institutions.
The main function was held here in the premises at Chowgan Ground Kishtwar. The Programme started with Shehnai Vadan by DIC Kishtwar and National Anthem by troop of School students.
Chairperson District Development Council Kishtwar Mrs. Pooja Thakur who was Chief guest on the occasion accompanied by DC Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav and SSP Kishtwar Abdul Qayoom hoisted the tricolor and took salute of March past from the contingents drawn from District police, CRPF, CISF, IRPF, Forest Protection Force, Students of Different Schools, NCC wing (Boys and Girls) GDC Kishtwar and Home guard. The parade was commanded by DySP Headquarter Dr Ishan Gupta.
Among main dignitaries were Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav, Senior Superintendent Police Kishtwar Abdul Qayoom, ADDC Kishtwar Ghulam Rasool, ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, ASP Pawan Sharma, ACR Kishtwar Idrees Lone, ACD Phulail Singh besides the district officers of civil administration, police, army, CISF, prominent persons of the society, social workers and political leaders, media persons were also present.
In the event, Cultural and patriotic presentations were also performed by school Students.
Dedicated officers, Persons, students with meritorious and exemplary work were conferred awards and the best performances in the event were felicitated on the occasion by Chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion DDC Chairperson Kishtwar extended heartiest greetings to the people of the Kishtwar on this auspicious occasion of National importance and highlighted the sacrifices of the frontline leaders and heroes during freedom struggle.
During her speech she listed the achievements made in the developmental sector in the district. She sought the cooperation of the people of Kishtwar in the implementation of the various schemes besides emphasised upon the officers to adopt proactive and collaborative approach in giving impetus to the developmental tempo of the region.
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