RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the preparations for the celebration of Rajouri Day scheduled to be held on April 13. The event will be organized by the District Administration in collaboration with the Indian Army.
The Deputy Commissioner took a comprehensive review of the planned activities and emphasized close coordination among all departments to ensure the successful and smooth conduct of the celebrations.
It was informed that a series of pre-Rajouri Day activities are being organized across the district to build enthusiasm among the public. These include Rajouri Got Talent, visits to the Hall of Fame and Dhangri Fort (DD Fort), medical camps, candle march and walkathon.
The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of engaging youth and the general public through innovative and meaningful initiatives. He directed the concerned departments to organize activities such as the formation of a Book Club, competitions on 3D printed items, signature campaigns under Nasha Mukht Abhiyan and promotion of tribal games.
Highlighting the need to showcase local culture and economy, the DC said stalls would be put up by different departments, farmers and artisans to showcase government schemes, local craft and farm products. âLocal products such as khoya, kaladi, strawberries, dragon fruit and honey sourced from vibrant villages shall be prominently displayedâ he informed. The Tourism Department was asked to exhibit Chikri-based products, including key chains and other souvenirs.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Malikzada Sheraz-ul-Haq; ADC Chander Prakash; Chief Agriculture Officer, Rajesh Verma; District Sheep Husbandry Officer; Chief Horticulture Officer; Sushil Kumar, District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Wali Mohammad and Town Commander, besides other district and sectoral officers.


