Likewise in other districts of the UT, 75th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm here. In this connection, the main function was held at GDC Boys, Khanabal where Chairman District Development Council Anantnag, Mohammad Yousuf Gorsi unfurled the national flag and took salute at the parade.
The contingents from CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, F&ES, NCC and schools took part in the march-past.
Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairman said that the nation is paying rich tributes to the leaders, freedom fighters and martyrs who made countless sacrifices for the freedom of the country. Glorifying their contributions, he said that it is the result of their supreme efforts that we are living in a free country.
Gorsi highlighted the covid mitigation efforts besides achievements made by the district under various priority areas including education, healthcare, languishing, back to village, district capex, agriculture and allied sectors, women and youth empowerment, MGNREGA, JJM, water and electricity supply to Anganwadi Centers and schools, rural development, macadamization and road connectivity, social welfare, Nasha Mukt Bharat, industries, self employment and creation of durable and sustainable assets.
On the occasion, colourful cultural programmes on patriotic themes were presented by students and artists of the district. Besides, the toppers of Online Singing Competition recited the National Anthem.
At the conclusion, the participants who performed excellent and secured positions in March Past, Cultural items and National Anthem Singing Competitions were awarded trophies and certificates. Officials, organizations, sports and media persons were also felicitated for commendable work in their respective fields.
Among others, DDC, PDSJ, Pr. GMC, DIG SKR, SSP, DDC members, officers from Army, CRPF and other security forces, BDC Chairpersons, President MCA, ADDC, ADCs, ASJ, CEO, ACP, ACR, CMO and other officers, ex-ministers, legislators besides general public were present during the celebrations.
The I-Day celebrations were also held at District Court Complex, GMC, Sub-Divisions, Tehsils, Blocks, Schools, Health Institutions and Panchayats of the district.