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. KATHUA: The third day of Sewa Parv 2025 was observed with great zeal across District Kathua, witnessing a series of activities centered on civic responsibility, environmental sustainability, financial inclusion, disaster preparedness and youth empowerment. At Govt. ITI Bhaddu-Billawar, awareness sessions under Mission YUVA were organized to inspire students towards self-reliance and skill development. The institution also carried out extensive cleanliness drives in its premises, nearby schools and adjoining water bodies to instill the values of hygiene and environmental care among youth.
Similarly, GDC Ramkote organized a community cleanliness campaign in which NSS volunteers, faculty members and students collected wrappers, plastic bottles and waste materials from the surroundings, promoting the message of “Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat.”
Financial literacy and inclusion were another key focus of the day. JKGB conducted a Financial Inclusion Saturation Camp at Palli, aimed at spreading awareness about banking services, welfare schemes and digital transactions. The camp ensured that citizens, particularly in rural pockets were sensitized about the importance of formal financial systems.
Municipal bodies across the district also played a proactive role. MC Kathua undertook multiple sanitation drives under the Ek Ghanta Ek Sath campaign, implemented Single Use Plastic restrictions, collected fines for violations, facilitated Greh Parvesh ceremonies for beneficiaries under Angikar 2025, and facilitated enrolment of street vendors under the PM SVANidhi scheme.
Cleanliness drives were also carried out in Panchayats and marketplaces including Kohag, Dungara Lower, Thamnal Baggan and Billawar under the supervision of BDOs and municipal officials.
The message of environmental sustainability was amplified through plantation drives at Children Park Basholi, Dreamland Park Kathua and Co. 10/Rkt, with active participation of Forest, Wildlife and FPF staff alongside local residents. Around 200 saplings were distributed and planted to promote greenery and ecological balance.
Community outreach programmes were organized by various departments. The Sheep Breeding and Sheep Husbandry Departments conducted doorstep camps in Tehsil Mahanpur to educate farmers on welfare schemes, technical know-how and modern rearing practices. A farmer awareness programme at Panchayat Sabar familiarized participants with government initiatives including HADP, KCC, PM Kisan and PMFBY, aimed at boosting agricultural growth and farmer welfare.
To promote disaster preparedness among students, GHS Bhaddu conducted a mock drill with guidance from disaster management experts and civil defence personnel. The activity taught school children life-saving techniques and the importance of readiness during emergencies.
