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KISHTWAR: The District Administration Kishtwar today celebrated Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation of the tribal community, commemorating the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the legendary tribal freedom fighter and revered tribal icon.
The national-level event was chaired by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi, from Gadchiroli, Maharashtra. Subsequently, the live telecast of the national-level event was screened at the Conference Hall of Mini Secretariat, New DC Office Complex, Kishtwar, where the main District Level Event was organised under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Pankaj Kumar Sharma, which was enthusiastically witnessed by a large gathering comprising members of the tribal community, district officers, officials and other participants.
At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner paid floral tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda, honouring his invaluable contribution to the country's freedom struggle and his enduring legacy of tribal empowerment and social justice.
Thereafter, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the various departmental stalls, including awareness stalls established on the occasion, showcasing the rich tribal heritage, traditional culture, handicrafts, handloom products and local produce of the district.
Departments including Handicrafts, Handloom, Horticulture, ICDS and others displayed their products and initiatives. Information was also disseminated regarding various UT Government and Centrally Sponsored Schemes, particularly those aimed at the welfare and socio-economic upliftment of tribal communities.
As part of the celebrations, a plantation drive was also organised within the Mini Secretariat premises, during which saplings were planted by the Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar along with the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, highlighting the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development.
During the live proceedings, participants collectively recited Vande Mataram, followed by the singing of the National Anthem, reflecting the spirit of patriotism, national unity and collective pride. The enthusiastic participation of the tribal community added vibrancy and significance to the celebrations.
On the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated the District Administration's commitment to ensuring effective implementation of UT Government and Centrally Sponsored Schemes, with particular emphasis on the welfare, empowerment and socio-economic development of tribal communities across the district.
ADC Kishtwar Pawan Kotwal, PO ICDS Kishtwar Rishi Kumar Sharma, CEO KDA Kishtwar Kaiser Bhawani, CPO Kishtwar Akhil Thakur, ACR Kishtwar Idrees Lone, ACD Kishtwar Manoj Kumar, ACP Kishtwar Neeraj Sharma, DSWO/DIO Kishtwar Tariq Parveaz Qazi, DFO Marwah Vishal Chaudhary, DSEO Kishtwar Suresh Sharma, BDO Bounjwah Aijaz Ahmed, DSHO Kishtwar Azhar Moomin Bichoo, DIO NIC Kishtwar Faizal Khan, besides other officers and officials from various departments were present on the occasion.
