Congratulates the Parishad for its dedicated endeavors to promote ancient values, glorious and rich composite culture, promotion and development of Sanskrit to enrich the knowledge system
Amrit Kaal is the period of India’s cultural renaissance: LG Sinha
Entire World is watching us. Every citizen must feel proud to be part of this journey and each one of us has equal opportunity to contribute so that our great country can regain its old glory of ‘Vishwa Guru’: LG
India has always been considered as a living guide and a vibrant energy field which gave the message of one world, one family and vision to respect all religions, sects and spiritual streams: LG
Ideals of humanism, communal harmony and peace are core of India’s ancient values: LG Sinha
Our sages, saints and mystics with the prime objective of welfare of the world devoted their entire life to awaken the people’s conscience, foster social reforms, provided a treasure of knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, medicine, literature & arts and enriched the world: LG
Sanskrit is the source of ideals and values of our great civilization and it has the potential to provide solutions to modern day challenges, such as Atharvaveda’s teaching on ecological balance, protecting environment, living in harmony with nature: LG
LG calls upon the J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, various organizations and individuals to further strengthen their efforts for the promotion of Sanskrit and ancient values
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 20: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha addressed the foundation day of J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Jammu, today.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the members of the association for their dedicated endeavors to promote ancient values, glorious and rich composite culture, promotion and development of Sanskrit to enrich the knowledge system.
“India has always been considered as a living guide and a vibrant energy field which gave the message of one world, one family and vision to respect all religions, sects and spiritual streams. Ideals of humanism, communal harmony and peace are core of our ancient values,” the Lt Governor said.
He said the welfare of the world was the prime objective of our sages, saints and mystics. They devoted their entire life to awaken the conscience of the people, foster social reforms and provided a treasure of knowledge in mathematics, chemistry, medicine, literature & arts and enriched the world, he added.
“Sanskrit is the source of ideals and values of our great civilization and it has the potential to provide solutions to modern-day challenges, such as Atharvaveda’s teaching on ecological balance, protecting the environment, living in harmony with nature,” the Lt Governor said.
He called upon the J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, various organizations and individuals to further strengthen their efforts for the promotion of Sanskrit and ancient values.
He said the ancient India was far ahead in comparison to rest of the world in technology and research.
“Amrit Kaal is the period of India’s cultural renaissance. Entire World is watching us. Every citizen must feel proud to be part of this journey and each one of us has equal opportunity to contribute so that our great country can regain its old glory of ‘Vishwa Guru’,” the Lt Governor said.
Responding to demands projected by the various dignitaries present on the occasion, the Lt Governor assured that all the Sanskrit vacant posts will be filled within one year. It is being ensured that National Education Policy is implemented in letter and spirit, and Indian Philosophy is taught in every university, he added.
On the establishment of Sharda University in J&K, the Lt Governor called for preparing a feasible and viable roadmap for the University and assured all the necessary support in this endeavour.
Citizens from different walks of life were felicitated on the occasion for their significant contribution in diverse fields.
Sh Rajinder Sharma, Mayor, Jammu Municipal Corporation; Padma Shri Prof. Vishwamurti Shastri, Chairman J&K Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Jammu; Sh Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Prof. Ramnarayan Dwivedi, Mahamantri Shri Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Varanasi; Sh Suresh Sharma, Chairman, Shri Gandhi Sewa Sadan Jammu, senior officers and eminent personalities were present.
No: PR/DI/23/1325/
Government of Jammu and Kashmir
Department of Information
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Sheetal Nanda convenes meeting with deputations of specially abled persons
JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 20: Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Sheetal Nanda, today convened a meeting with various deputations of specially abled persons regarding implementation of welfare schemes meant for their socio-economic empowerment besides assessing their issues.
The meeting was attended by Director General, Social Welfare Jammu, Vivek Sharma, Director Social Welfare, Kashmir, Mohammad Shafiq Chak, Deputy Director (Admin), Mehmood Riaz Khan, Chief Accounts Officer, Ashu Behl and representatives of various NGOs including Parveen Sangral and Rajesh (MUSKAAN Foundation), Ajay Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Sudesh Kumar (J&K Handicapped Welfare Association), Sushil Sharma (All J&K Disabled Welfare Trust), Sham Lal (Corporator), Ritika (Beloved Grace Organization), Roshan Bhan ( J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra for Deaf and Dumb and Residential School for Blinds Jammu), Beena Bakshi (Mahila Jagriti Udhyog Kendra, Jammu) and Umesh Sharma (Disabled Care Foundation).
During the meeting, detailed deliberations were held on various issues raised by the participants like holding of awareness camps regarding NTA and legal guardian certificate, enhancement of disability pension under ISSS, UDID cards, National Action Plan for skill development for persons with disabilities and related matters.
Commissioner Secretary directed the officers to hold special camps on all the oriented schemes of Department for Welfare of Persons With Disabilities throughout J&K. She asked the officers to ensure that all the eligible candidates are brought under the ambit of welfare and development schemes tailored for them.
The participants appreciated the Social Welfare Department for their holistic approach towards resolving the issues being faced by the specially abled persons of the UT of J&K.
