Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 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. JAMMU: The Jammu Kashmir Transporters Welfare Association (JKTWA) celebrated the 79th Independence Day with patriotic fervour at the General Bus Stand, Jammu, in the heart of the city. The event was organised under the leadership and directions of S.Ajit Singh, Chariman, JKTWA. However, he couldn’t attend the occasion due to some other engagements.
The celebrations began with a flag hoisting ceremony by S. Mohinder Singh, Chief Patron of the Association. The others who attended the ceremony included Sh. Davinder Choudhary, President, Sh. Pankul Vaid, General Secretary, Sh. Deepak Sharma, Sr. Vice-President, S.Sher Singh &S.Harinder Singh as Vice-President, Sh. S.Inderpal Singh, Secretary, Sh. Babu Singh, Joint Secretary, S.Paramjeet Singh, Coordinator, S. Dharamvir, Organiser along with other prominent members of sleeper bus association namely Sh.Sudarshan Sharma, Chairman, Sh. Ravi Sharma, Advisoralong with the members of civil society.
In the address, the President, JKTWA delivered an inspiring message linking the spirit of India’s hard-earned freedom to the aspirations of the transport sector in J&K. He lauded the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor and the present Government for their focus on connectivity, infrastructure, and economic growth, and urged that the same vision be extended to modernize and strengthen the transport sector. “Just as our nation stands independent and self-reliant, the transport sector of J&K will move forward with the same spirit — empowered, organised, and contributing proudly to the UT’s progress,” he assured.
Further, the President also congratulated all the citizens of this great country on this occasion. However, at the same time, he expressed grief and condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a tragic mishap in Kishtwar yesterday. He also revealed that “a rally on foot was planned from Bus Stand to Indira Chowk to mark symbolic unity and strength among transporters, but they all decided to cancel the same and this decision was taken as a mark of respect and tribute to those who lost their lives in the devastating cloudburst that caused flash floods and considerable damage.
The hoisting ceremony was followed by the distribution of langar prasad, reflecting the values of service and inclusivity. The Association reaffirmed its resolve to work in close coordination with the Government to ensure that transport remains the lifeline of Jammu & Kashmir’s economy.
