by deciding to shift the precious items from Kala Kendra Jammu to Srinagar
Jammu: Apr 21: Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak, Former Minister & President, Dogra Sadar Sabha alongwith members of Executive Committee of the Sabha while addressing the Press Conference today on 21st April, 2016, thanked thegeneral public and various social and cultural organizations for their active participation and cooperation in various programmes conducted by the Dogra Sadar Sabha in collaboration with the Tourism Department, J&K with a special reference to a Jhanki and procession taken out by the Dogra Sadar Sabha through various markets of the city during the Jammu Festival from 13th-15th of April, 2016 which was the highlight of the function and highly appreciated by the public.
Besides this, he also stated that since Dogra Sadar Sabha observes“ Save the Bird
s day” every year for saving the birds from dying of thirst by providing water to these birds, by hanging the clay pots full of water in & outside the houses and other suitable places, this year it is decided that “ Save the Birds day” and “Water Conservation Day” shall be observedon 7th of May, 2016, he also disclosed that since the water bodies are being destroyed, water flowing through Nallahs, rivers etc. is being wasted and there is every likelihood that there may be water crises in the near future, accordingly it is decided that 7th May shall also be observed as“Water Conservation Day” also, he further said that the Sabha felt the need of reviving the old water bodies for the conservation of water particularly in Kandi areas so that ground water is recharged for public use and ecological balance is maintained. On this occasion, besides, general public, Numberdars, Chowkidars and Students of Schools and Colleges shall also be involved.
He further said that a slogan writing competition shall be organized by the Sabha on 30.04.2016 wherein entries for attractive slogan writing about “Water Conservation and Save the Birds Day” shall be invited and three cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions respectively.
Mr. Charak showing his serious concern about the decision of the Govt. to shift the precious artifacts, manuscripts & paintings etc. to Srinagar from Kala-Kender Jammu thereby depriving the Jammu province of its rich heritage, warned the concerned authorities to desist from such attempts as these attempts are very dangerous and fraught with serious consequences.
He also appealed to the well meaning people of the Jammu region to be vigilant against such type of deep rooted conspiracy to destroy the cultural heritage of Dugger Pradesh & thwart the evil designs of such anti-Jammu forces at all costs.
During the Press Conference, all the following poets who took part in the ‘Kavi Sammelan” on 15th April, 2016 organized by the Sabha during the Jammu Festival were awarded the participation certificates for their recognition, consistent and continuing contribution in the field of poetry in different languages of the region;
Padma Shri Smt. Padma Sachdev, Sh. Kuldeep Kippi, Sh. Shamsher Singh, Sh. Rattan Doshi, Smt. Usha Kiran, Sh. Nirmal Vinod, Sh. Pyasa Anjum, Sh. Sushil Begana, Smt. Promila Manhas, Smt. Vijaya Thakur, Sh. Gianeshwar Sharma, Dr. Baljeet Raina, Sh. Swami Anter Nirave, Dr. Sabir Mirza , Mr. Sheikh Azad Ahmad Azad, Ch. Gh. Sarwar Chouhan, Sh. Sham Talib & Sh. Ved Uppal.
Others who were present in the Press Conference included Dr. N. K. Dogra-Senior Vice President, Col. Karan Singh Jamwal-Vice President, Sh. Prem Sagar Gupta-Gen. Secy, Sh. Ghulam Ahmed Khawaja-Addl. Gen. Secy, Brig. (Retd.) M. S. Jamwal-I/C Press Cell, Th. Chhatter Singh-Treasure, Sh. Janak Khajuria-Joint Secretary.
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