08/08/2023
Press Release
Rajouri
08-08-2023
Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Rajouri formally launches Meri Mati Mera Desh program in District Rajouri. Veer Naris and Ex-Servicemen felicitated.
Meri Mati Mera Desh - Mati ko Naman Veeron ka Vandan program was today launched in Dist Rajouri. Any program held here at conference hall, Dak Bungalow Rajouri, Nehru Yuva Kendra Rajouri felicitated the gallantry awardees, Veer Naris and ex-servicemen / retired paramilitary personnel. Sh Vikas Kundal IAS, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri was the Chief Guest while Sh Amritpal Singh IPS SSP Rajouri was the Guest of Honour. The program was graced by Sh Anil Tigga Commandant Adm SHQ Rajouri, Sh Nisith Upadhyay Commandant 79th Bn BSF Rajouri, Lt Col Madhur Verma 2 IC 225 Fd Regiment Artillery, Sh Anil Kr Lal 2 IC BSF Rajouri, Sh Kapil Dev Dy Commandant CRPF Rajouri among others.
The Chief Guest while speaking on the occasion said that Meri Mati Mera Desh - Mati ko Naman Veeron ka Vandan is a national program in which 75 saplings shall be planted in each panchayat of the nation and Amrit Vatikas shall be created in which Shilaphalakam shall be erected on which names of Veers shall also be inscribed. In each panchayat, Galantry Awardees, Veer Naris, ExServicemen, Retd Personnel shall also be honoured.
Nitin Hangloo District Youth Officer NYKS Rajouri while speaking on the event said that as part of the closing ceremony of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Meri Mati Mera Desh is being organised throughout the nation through Jan Bhagidari. On this event Amrit Vatikas shall be created in each and every panchayat of the nation from 9th to 15th of August. From 6th August onwards, Mitti Kalash shall be collected from Panchayats amd sent to Block Level after which they will be further moved to National Capital where a Mega Program shall be organised from 28-30 August with participation of 7500 youth from across the nation who shall be addressed by Hon’ble Prime Minister at Kartavyapath. He further requested the BSF and CRPF to coordinate in various programs involving youth in various programs so that the youth stay away from negative and disruptive forces.
The District Level Program witnessed felicitation of Gallantry Awardees, Veer Naaris, Ex Servicemen, Retired Paramilitary Personnel from Army, BSF and CRPF. A ceremonial plantation drive was also held in the Dak bungalow Complex. Later, each participant was also given a Sapling.
Sh Anil Tigga while speaking on the event, said that the BSF is committed to coordinate and effectively ensure the success of Mary Martin Mera Desh. He further said that the BSF is collaborating with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan in ensuring that plantation drives are held in each and every Panchayat of the nation of the district. He also said that in future also coordination with Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan shall be continued for the overall well-being and involvement of youth of the District in nation building.
Sh Nisith Upadhay also expressed gratitude towards NYKS and District Administration for felicitating the Gallantry Awardees, Veer Naris, Ex Sericemen and Retd Paramilitary Personnel of the district. He further extended his full cooperation in Civic Action Programs to involve Youth Clubs of NYKS in various Nation Building Activities.
In the conclusion, a plantation drive was held to commemorate the inauguaral of Meri Mati Mera Desh - Mati ko Naman Veeron Ka Vandan program.
The proceedings of the event were smoothly conducted by Sh Vikrant Sharma, National Youth Awardee assisted by Sh Sadhu Ram Salgotra, National Youth Volunteers of the district and Youth club Members.