Sewa Parv activities continue in Reasi on Day 3

• Cleanliness, Community welfare & awareness events held across the District

REASI: The spirit of community service and collective responsibility marked the third day of Sewa Parv 2025 celebrations in Reasi district held under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Nidhi Malik. Multiple departments and institutions actively participated in a series of activities aimed at promoting social welfare, cleanliness, environmental protection and awareness on key public issues.

The Municipal Council Reasi spearheaded the Day 3 initiatives by organizing an “Ek Ghanta, Ek Sath” Cleanliness Drive at Bhimgarh Fort, an “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Plantation Drive, water body cleanliness under AMRUT at Bhim Talab (IRP Chowk), a door-to-door campaign against single-use plastic in Ward No. 5 and a PM SVANidhi Awareness Programme in the Rehri Zone.

The Social Welfare Department held special programmes at GMS Kanthan and GMS Sarundi (Tehsil & Block Arnas), distributing stationery and sports kits to more than 100 underprivileged students. Children received notebooks, pens, pencils and other learning materials to encourage education and holistic development.

The School Education Department conducted Disaster Management Drills and Fire Safety & Earthquake Preparedness Workshops across 775 schools, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 47,315 students and 1,912 teachers. The initiative underscored the importance of safety awareness among the younger generation.

The Rural Development Department organized panchayat-wise cleanliness drives in public spaces, with active participation from PRIs, youth clubs, and local citizens, reinforcing the message of sanitation and grassroots community involvement.

The POSHAN Projects also made significant contributions. ECCE Day was celebrated in Anganwadi Centres under POSHAN Project Pouni. At CDPO Reasi office, an awareness camp under POSHAN Maah and Sewa Parv sensitized supervisors, Sanginis and civil society members about nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits and prevention of obesity and lifestyle diseases. Similar hygiene-related activities were conducted under POSHAN Project Arnas.

Adding vibrancy to the celebrations, Recipe Competitions were held at Gari, Arnas, and Pouni, while pledge-taking ceremonies at AWCs under POSHAN Project Pouni highlighted the community’s commitment to nutrition and wellbeing. In addition, other departments carried out activities as per their Sewa Parv calendar, ensuring district-wide outreach and participation.

The wide involvement of citizens and successful execution of activities across Reasi reflect the true spirit of Sewa Parv—service, awareness and collective action for a healthier and cleaner society.