The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) on Wednesday organized an Integrated Communication and Outreach programme at Government Degree College Dawar, Gurez.
The programme was organised to foster effective communication, community engagement, and outreach in the region besides informing students regarding various welfare and employment schemes available in different government sectors.
Sub Division Magistrate (SDM) Gurez, Dr Mudasir was chief guest on the occasion. Among others Principal GDC Dawar, Farooq Ahmad Mir, AD Employment Bandipora, experts from agriculture department, college staff besides a large gathering of students was present on the occasion.
The programme was organised in collaboration with GDC Dawar with an aim to strengthen the flow of information, enhance public awareness, and promote socio-economic development within the Gurez region.
On the occasion a series of speeches were delivered by experts from different departments besides interactive sessions and panel discussions were held which focused on a variety of topics including Effective Communication Strategies, Community Engagement and Participation, Effective utilisation of government schemes besides employment opportunities available to unemployed youth.
Field Officer CBC Srinagar, Mohammad Sikander Qureshi on the occasion informed students that the Central Bureau of Communication is a government agency committed to promoting effective communication, transparency and accountability in governance. He further informed that CBC plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between the government and the public by facilitating clear and reliable information dissemination.
AD Employment Bandipora on the occasion informed students that there is a vast range of government schemes available for upliftment of unemployed. He said that youth should take due benefits of these schemes to set up their own business units rather than only depending on government jobs.
Later during the programme, a prize distribution ceremony was held wherein the students and the participants were presented with certificates and mementos for their participation in painting competition and speeches.
SDM Gurez on the occasion wished best of luck to the students for their future and advised them to work hard and prioritise their career opportunity. He further suggested students to become job creators rather than job seekers.
Dr Mudasir appreciated the efforts of CBC for organising such awareness programmes.
