Government Departments organised tribute paying meetings, cleanliness drives and other activities to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, here today.Sainik Welfare Department J&K organized cleanliness campaign at all Zila Sainik Boards across J&K (UT) to mark Gandhi Jayanti. The staff also took a Pledge to adhere to and to promote the Swachta mission.The occasion was also utilized to organize a meeting of the ESM at the Rajya Sainik Board office at Jammu. Hony Capt Bana Singh, PVC dedicated the newly constructed shelter to be used as Waiting Hall by ESM and Veer Naris visiting Sainik Welfare Deptt at Jammu. Director Sainik Welfare Department (J&K) Brig Gurmeet Singh Shan thanked the GOC Tiger Division for immense help in constructing the shelter and for general welfare of ESM and Veer Naris of J&K.The J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) Division Office Jammu celebrated 152nd birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in the Office premises of Division Office Jammu.
Directorate of Sheep Husbandry: A Swachhta Pledge ceremony was held today at Directorate of Sheep Husbandry Complex Rail Head to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti.Krishan Lal, Director and Officers/Officials of the Directorate took the pledge to remain committed towards cleanliness and devote time for this Abhiyan always and initiate the quest with cleanliness with myself, my family, my locality, my village and my work place. All the organizations working under this Directorate also took part in this Abhiyan at their own headquarters/offices/centers/farm as per the instructions of the Government.Animal Husbandry Department; Department of Animal Husbandry Jammu organized a programme at Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Jammu to commemorate 152nd Birthday Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and birth Anniversary of Lal Bhadhur Shashtri. The event began with the National Anthem and taking of ‘Swachhta Pledge” by all the participants present.Director AHD Dr. Sagar D.Doifode briefed the staff members about the principle of non-violence of Gandhi Ji, especially in relation to the role of PETA in the Animal Welfare. He also threw light on his ideas of Cleanliness (Swachhta)and truthfulness.