The National Flag was unfurled by the Chairperson, District Development Council (DDC) Kulgam, Mohammad Afzal Parrey, who also took the salute at an impressive March Past.
Contingents from the CRPF, J&K Police, IRP, JKP Women Contingent, Police Band, Home Guards, NCC cadets, and students participated in the parade.
The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, SSP Kulgam Anayat Ali Choudhary, DDC members, senior officers from the civil and police administration, and a large gathering of enthusiastic citizens.
Addressing the gathering, the DDC Chairperson highlighted the significance of Republic Day, marking the adoption of the Constitution of India and the nation’s transition to a Republic in 1950.
He enumerated the major developmental strides made in the district across key sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture and allied sectors, infrastructure development, and women and youth empowerment.
He elaborated on various development initiatives undertaken for the progress and prosperity of the people and stated that Kulgam has registered significant achievements across multiple priority areas and schemes such as District Capex, MGNREGA, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), HADP, PMAY-G, sports, and other sectors.
He added that Under District Capex, 1,633 works are being completed at a cost of Rs 50.29 crore and under PMAY-G, 5540 houses have been constructed.
Under the centrally sponsored Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), work is in its final stage, with 109 projects completed and 55,624 households provided with tap water connections, added the DDC Chairperson.
He further informed that for outstanding performance across various development indicators, District Kulgam has been conferred the PM Award.
Highlighting social welfare initiatives, he stated 4791 girls have benefited under the State Marriage Assistance Scheme and Rs, 23.95 crore has been provided as Old Age Assistance.
Under employment generation scheme Rs, 25 crore has been extended to youth under self-employment schemes, he stated.
He also highlighted achievements and other flagship schemes and programmes.
On the occasion, colourful cultural programmes presented by students and local artists, including songs and skits, added vibrancy to the celebrations and enthralled the audience.
Awards were presented to officers, officials, students, and other prominent individuals in recognition of their excellence in various fields.
Mass singing of Vande Mataram National Song was also held.
Flag unfurling ceremonies were held at multiple locations across the district, including the Mini Secretariat, where the National Flag was unfurled by the Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Athar Aamir Khan.
He paid rich tributes to the architects of the Constitution and the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation, and highlighted significant developmental strides across various sectors aimed at the holistic development of the district.
Similar celebrations were organized at Sub-Division D.H. Pora, where SDM Bashir Ul Hassan unfurled the National Flag, as well as at tehsil and block headquarters, schools, colleges, panchayats, police stations, and other institutions.
AT BARAMULLA: On the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Minga Sherpa unfurled the tri-color and took the salute at DC Office Complex.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi; Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Arshad Ahmad Khan; Chief Planning Officer Baramulla, Nissar Ahmad; District Information Officer Baramulla, Iftakhar Naseem and other district officers and officials were present on the occasion.
The DC conveyed his warm greetings to the people of Baramulla on the occasion and paid rich tributes to the innumerable freedom fighters whose courage, sacrifices and relentless struggle laid the foundation of India’s independence.
Minga Sherpa noted that Republic Day is a moment of immense pride for every Indian, as it upholds the democratic ideals and constitutional values that guide the nation.
He further underscored the importance of unity, peace and inclusive development, urging citizens to uphold democratic values, work collectively for the progress of the district, and contribute to building a strong and prosperous India.