Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today visited the Army Ground Sagra to inspect the preparations for the upcoming Tribal Mela scheduled to be held on October 2, 2025. The mela aims to showcase tribal culture, local traditions and government initiatives aimed at tribal welfare and development.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner chaired a comprehensive review meeting attended by SDM Mendhar, Imran Kataria; PO ICDS, Khalid Hussain Wafa; Army Officers; Chief Horticulture Officer; Chief Agriculture Officer; Tehsildar; BDO; Executive Engineers and other concerned district and sectoral officers. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of smooth conduct and inter-departmental cooperation for the success of the event.
The stakeholder departments were asked to set up departmental stalls to create awareness among the public about various government schemes and their benefits. The functionaries were instructed to include cultural programmes and traditional activities in the mela to reflect the rich tribal heritage of the region.
Later, the DC also visited the Apple Nursery, where he instructed the Chief Horticulture Officer to promote local apple other Horticulture products in the market. He underlined the need to educate farmers about market linkages so they can increase their income and improve their livelihoods. The upcoming Tribal Mela is expected to serve as a vibrant platform for cultural exchange, public awareness and economic upliftment of tribal communities in the region.
