JAMMU: An impressive function was organized today here in the premises of Krishi Bhawan to remember Shri Bawa Jitto (Baba Jitto Mal Dev ji Maharaj) - a legendary farmer of the area to reminisce his supreme sacrifice for securing the rights and social Justice for the farmers.
The Department of Agriculture paid rich tributes to this epitome of farming community and saluted his courage against injustice and suppression by the landlords. The remembrance day is organized annually jointly by Agriculture Drivers Union, All J&K Agriculture Employees Association, the officers and staff of the Directorate of Agriculture Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Arvinder Singh Reen lauded the honesty, humility, courage and truthfulness of Shri Bawa Jitto. Recalling his sacrifice for the farming community, he said âWe all should get inspiration from his life and work towards the betterment of our farming community and society as a whole.â
A special adoration and worship was performed on the occasion which was followed by distribution of Prasad and Bhandara. Later, the Director inaugurated a canteen within the premises of Krishi Bhawan, aimed at providing better facilities for the staff and visitors.
Satish Sharma, Joint Director (Extension), Alok Pandotra, Deputy Director (Training), Madan Lal, Plant Protection Officer, Dr. Ashwani Sharma, Deputy Director (Central), Dr. Aman Jyoti Sharma, Agriculture Chemist, Rajesh Verma, Assistant Entomologist, Kuldeep Singh, ADLE, Jograj Singh, Agriculture Economist, Verinder Dogra, Spawn Production Officer, Sandeep Dogra, SMS-DL, Koushal Chandel, SMS-DL, along with the members of the Driver Union and other officers from the department were present on the occasion.
