Bijli Mahotsav celebrated in Poonch

Poonch: As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebration, the Ministry of Power in association with NHPC & JPDCL Monday organized a function here at Auditorium of GDC, Poonch to mark ‘Bijli Mahotsav’.
The Bijli Mahotsav was being used as a platform to celebrate the collaboration between the state and the Centre Governments and highlight the key achievements of the power sector.
Tazeem Akhter, Chairperson DDC Poonch inaugurated the Bijli Mahotsav by lighting the ceremonial lamp.
Senior officials of district administration and public representatives were also present.
The speakers highlighted the benefits of electricity and the unprecedented growth achieved under the power sector in the country over the past few years.
A variety cultural programme, nukkad natak and screening of short films on the power sector were the main attraction of the event. The event also witnessed several beneficiaries sharing their experiences.
The Chairperson DDC Poonch, while addressing the gathering, said that the government is doing remarkable work in the field of electricity, while the local administration is implementing a string of schemes with the help of the central government, and the public is getting benefited.
Keeping in view the large gathering, the Covid safety protocols such as social distancing and wearing of masks were adhered to in the function.