Bandipora, October 30: UT Foundation Day, was Tuesday celebrated with much fervour and enthusiasm across district Bandipora.
The main function was held at Mini Secretariat Bandipora, which was presided over by DDC Chairperson Bandipora Abdul Gani Bhat in the presence of DC Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad.
The celebrations commence with the administering of unity pledge in the Conference Hall where all participants solemnly pledged to dedicate themselves for preserving the unity, integrity, and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among fellow countrymen.
Among others, ADDC Bandipora Ali Afsar Khan, Nodal Officer Coordination Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, ADC Bandipora Umar Shafi, ACR Bandipora, JD Planning and other senior officers were present on the occasion.
On the occasion, various noteworthy achievements of district administration were highlighted, especially over the past 04 years. Notably, Gurez as the best offbeat tourist destination besides consideration of the Panchayat Development Index of Bandipora as role model National levels was also counted as one of the great achievements over the past few years.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad, while speaking on the occasion, said that Bandipora as a district has made commendable achievements in all sectors of life during the past few years.
He congratulated all the departments for playing a crucial role in the overall development of Bandipora and urged them to work with the same zeal and vigor to achieve new heights of development.
On the occasion, mesmerizing cultural programs were displayed by the students of HS Bonkoote, GHS Plan and HSS Aragam showcasing the rich traditional heritage of UT Jammu and Kashmir.
Later, Dr. Owais Ahmad inspected the stalls set by different departments. Meanwhile, the DC handed over keys of vehicles under Mumkin scheme to unemployed youth.
The programme proceedings were carried on by coordinator with DC Bandipora, Altaf Ahmad Mir.
As part of the celebrations of UT Foundation Day, other activities including debates, painting competitions, plege ceremonies, plantation drives besides cultural programs were also conducted in other subdivisions and municipalities of the district.
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