Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is promoting Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi’s mission by promoting Swadeshi in the domestic industries.
“The J&K government has been promoting Bapu’s vision of Swadeshi by setting up domestic industries. On this Gandhi Jayanti, I appeal to everyone, let us adopt swadeshi in our lives,” he said while addressing students, teachers and others during the Gandhi Jayanti programme at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
He said that Bapu saw a ray of hope in J&K and prayed for the region to show light to the country.
He also urged the people to actively contribute towards peace, development and self-reliance.
He further stressed the importance of embracing the concept of swadeshi to promote self-reliance and economic growth in J&K.
“J&K is progressing towards Atmanirbharta and Vikas. We all need to work together and collectively to change J&K. Gandhi wanted to see peace in J&K. Now the youth of J&K have to fulfil Gandhi’s dream of a peaceful Kashmir,” he said.
He said that Seva Parv Swachhta Pakhwada is concluding, but let us continue with this cleanliness drive throughout the year.
“Bapu used to say, be the change you want to see in society. In 1921, he said he wanted to see his country taking challenges head-on, and over the past 11 years, PM Modi has transformed the country completely,” he claimed.
He also claimed that fifty-one crore people are covered under life insurance schemes by the government, adding that India has become the second-highest manufacturer of smartphones.
He further highlighted various community initiatives undertaken across J&K, including plantation drives, environmental awareness campaigns, wall paintings, cleanliness drives, and drug de-addiction programmes.
“The principles of self-less service-Sewa and Duties-Kartavya to which Gandhiji was committed will guide us in the journey of building ‘Viksit Bharat’. With economic prosperity, we are determined to build a society powered by moral force and based on equity and justice,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor urged the people to adopt Swadeshi and buy products made by Self Help Groups and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
“Remember your roots and ageless spirit of India as you chart future course. Society and nature must exist in harmony. Focus on Research & Development. We should also ensure that Agriculture, industry and service sectors are working in harmony for a prosperous economy,” he further said.
The Lieutenant Governor also extended felicitations to the people on the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
The event, organized by the Department of School Education and Department of Culture, also marked the closing ceremony of Sewa Parv.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the districts and schools for their excellent performance during Sewa Parv. He also felicitated members of Gandhi Global Family, Sant Nirankari Mission and Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign volunteers.
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; President Gandhi Global Family, J&K, Padma Shri Dr SP Varma; Additional Chief Secretary, Higher Education Department, Shantmanu; Principal Secretary Culture, Brij Mohan Sharma; Secretary, School Education, Ram Niwas Sharma; senior officials, heads of educational institutions, teachers, and students in large number attended the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. (With inputs from IANS)
Bapu saw J&K as beacon of hope for nation: LG
