Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav: ‘Ujjwal Bharat, UjjwalBhavishya’ Mahotsav celebrated at Teetwal Kupwara

Kupwara : As part of the celebration of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to mark the 75 years of India’s Independence, the District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with NHPC and KPDCL Wednesday celebrated ‘Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya’, power @2047 at Youth Community Centre, Teetwal near zero line (LOC).
The Bijli Mahotsav was formally inaugurated by Tehsildar Karnah in presence of BDC Chairpersons of Teetwal and Tangdar blocks, PRIs, Civil, Police and Army Officers.
The programme was attended by Executive Engineer PDD Kupwara, Shamim Ahmad and other officers of PDD, NHPC and allied departments besides students, teachers and officers
On the occasion, various speakers threw light on Ujjawal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya celebration and appreciated the tireless efforts made by NHPC and KPDCL for organizing this programme. The role of electricity in our daily lives and development was also highlighted and the need for its judicious use was also emphasized.
The key achievements of India under the power sector were also highlighted on the occasion. It was also informed that the Bijli Mahotsav was being celebrated all over the country under the umbrella of Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya – Power @2047 to encourage public participation and getting across the developments in the power sector to the citizens at large.
During the programme, documentaries based on universal household electrification, village electrification, strengthening of distribution system, testimonials of beneficiaries availing electrification schemes, film on capacity addition, ‘One Nation One Grid’ and Renewable Energy were screened.
Various Cultural programmes spreading awareness on the theme of saving electricity, online bill payment, grievance redressal system were also presented during the function by school children.