BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Friday convened a meeting of all concerned officers to review the preparations for the conduct of “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in the district.
On the occasion, the meeting was briefed about the “Meri Maati Mera Desh” campaign, including its components viz. Deep Dive-Silaphalakam, Vasudha Vandhan (planting 75 saplings), Veeron Ka Vandan, Hoisting of National Flag and Singing of Rashtra Gaan besides Panch Pran Pledge.
The DC asked all departments for impactful celebrations of Independence Day under the national theme ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ across the district as per guidelines issued by the government. It was informed that the local level programmes shall also be held to pay homage to the ‘Veers’ who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.
He asked to prepare the list of all such ‘Veers’ who have sacrificed their lives, including freedom fighters and defense/ police personnel of the district. The meeting was further informed that ‘Mitti Yatras’ from Panchayats shall be organised and under the activity of ‘Vasudha Vandan’, each Gram Panchayat will replenish mother earth by planting at least 75 plant saplings preferentially around the already established Amrit Sarovars.
The ACD and EO MC were directed to make all necessary arrangements for ‘MittiYatra” in all the Panchayats of the district and wards of the town.
The DC enjoined upon all the officers to take part in all the events in-person besides encouraging others for the same and stressed upon all departments to ensure utmost coordination among themselves to make the campaign successful.
Earlier, Mehraj Wani, STO Bandipora/ Nodal Officer gave a detailed presentation of the campaign.
The meeting was attended by Nodal Officer Coordination, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak; ACR, ACP, CEO, District Information Officer, CHO, CAHO, DFO and other officers and officials from concerned departments.