Celebration commences with inauguration of State-of-the-Art Library by DC at Far off GHS Atholi- Paddar

Kishtwar: In the run-up to the National Unity Week, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas-2023 and UT Foundation Day (SathapanaDiwas) celebrations, the District Administration Kishtwar, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, Dr. DevanshYadav, on Wednesday commenced a series of events to mark the twin significant occasions in the district.
In a momentous event, Deputy Commissioner, Dr. DevanshYadav, in presence of PRIs, sectoral officers, and students, inaugurated newly constructed State-of-the-Art Library in Government High School AtholiPaddar completed at an estimated cost of Rs. 17 lakh under Untied Funds of District Development Commissioner.
This remarkable addition to the educational landscape will benefit the students of this remote sub-division of District Kishtwar.
The event witnessed the participation of BDC Chairman PaddarArpan Singh Rana, DDC member PaddarHariKrishanChauhan, SDM PaddarArun Kumar Badyal, TehsildarAtholiSatishRana, CEO KishtwarPrehladBhagat, Principal GDC PaddarJeevanDhar, ZEO, BMOPaddarDr. Anil Sharma, along with local PRIs, teaching staff, school students, and officials from various departments.
Speaking at the inauguration, Deputy Commissioner congratulated the students of Paddar for this invaluable asset, which will cater to the needs of competitive exam aspirants. He extended his warm greetings for the upcoming RashtriyaEiktaDiwas and UT Foundation Day (SathapanaDiwas)-2023 and urged everyone to actively participate in the celebration of this significant day. He also encouraged PRIs to create enduring community assets like libraries for the benefit of future generations.
Additionally, a Block Diwas program was held at AtholiPaddar, where Deputy Commissioner  listened to the grievances of the people and promptly addressed many of these grievances on the spot, in consultation with concerned officers.
The rest of the grievances were recorded and will be taken up with the respective authorities for immediate resolution. The event also featured a folk cultural program organized by local artists and students, aligning with the spirit of RashtriyaEiktaDiwas and SathapanaDiwas.
In another significant event leading up to RashtriyaEiktaDiwas, Deputy Commissioner in the presence of concerned officers and stakeholders, gave a major boost to the Adventure Week celebration at GulabgarhPaddar.
Adventure enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting week filled with activities, including River Rafting, Trekking, Ziplining, Beach Volleyball, Wrestling,bonfire and more, in line with the program outlined by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs as part of the Rashriya Eikta Diwas and Foundation Day celebrations.
The pre-RashtriyaEiktaDiwas celebration saw the active participation of PRIs and individuals from all sections of society, including youth and senior citizens.
Meanwhile, a series of activities, such as cleanliness  and plantation drives were conducted in educational institutions and government offices, in accordance with the schedule provided for these initiatives.