On the second day of 8-day exhibition on "12 Years of Government" organised at Katra by Central Bureau of Communication, Sh Kuldeep Raj Dubey, MLA Reasi said that the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi has reached unprecedented heights of progress across sectors. He said that transformative changes taking place in the country and in the region provide new opportunities to the youth to further scale new heights in their career and contribute to the PM's vision of Viksit Bhart 2047.

The 8 day multimedia exhibition organized by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Jammu, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India on its second day focussed on rural development, agricultural innovation, healthcare, tuberculosis awareness, and anti-drug initiatives.

 

While elaborating on various developmental initiatives of the Government, Sh Kuldeep Raj stated that initiatives like Make in India are transforming the economy of the country while taking care of India's strategic interests.  He cited India's swift indigenous vaccine development during the COVID-19 pandemic, strategic defense advancements like S-400 and BrahMos missile systems, and the engineering milestone of the Reasi Chenab Rail Arch Bridge as a testimony to the positive change brought by initiatives Make in India s Atmanirbhar Bharat. He said that science, technology, innovation and research were the cornerstones of Make in India initiative. He emphasized the need for instilling scientific temper among the students so that India would become atmanirbhar in various sectors.   

 

While referring to Nasha Mukt Bharat abhiyan of Union government, Sh Kuldeep Raj stated various anti-drug measures, were taken by the UT administration including the Reasi administration under the 100 day anti drug campaign. He also mentioned that various initiatives were taken for urging students and youth to lean towards self-employment through central startup funding schemes.

 

While addressing the gathering, Sh. Kuldeep Raj lauded the efforts of the Central Bureau of Communication for hosting the 12-year developmental exhibition at the holy town of Mata Vaishno Devi, Katra, underlined the importance of such awareness initiatives for reaching out to the people in remote areas of J&K. He said that the holistic communication campaign will help in creating a positive change in people and will help in effective and accountable governance.

Earlier, while welcoming the gathering, Ms. Neha Jalali, Director, CBC and PIB Jammu, outlined the need for grassroots awareness along with new media as an effective communication strategy for reaching out to the grassroots level. She said that the exhibition organised by CBC was being conducted with active support of Reasi/Katra administration and various departments with synergy for the benefit of public.

 

Ms Jalali urged the youth to use new and digital media for active engagement with the government and for making it a medium of positive change in the country. Observing that Gen Z spends significant time on digital platforms, Ms. Jalali encouraged students to channel their energy constructively by connecting central welfare schemes to their local communities and serving as proactive messengers for public awareness through social platforms.

 

Officials and experts from key departments delivered informative technical sessions during the day. Sh. Rakesh Sharma from the Agriculture Department stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 is anchored in agricultural transformation, highlighting emerging fields like mushroom cultivation and apiculture under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP). He explained how farmers can leverage initiatives such as the Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Soil Health Cards, and local Khidmat Centres for agricultural empowerment.

 

Following this, Dr. Shakti from Community Health Centre (CHC) Katra spoke on the National Health Mission, maternal and child health, and declining infant mortality rates. She outlined benefits for pregnant women, free immunization for children, Ayushman Bharat health coverage, and screenings under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, noting that these services are provided free of cost by the Government of India, while also warning against drug addiction.

Dr. Jyoti Jolly from the State TB Office Jammu delivered a comprehensive lecture on Tuberculosis awareness under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). She sensitized the audience on early symptom identification, the importance of timely diagnostic testing, and the full course of free treatment available across government health facilities. Dr. Jolly highlighted the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana, which provides monthly financial assistance to TB patients for nutritional support, and called upon community members and students to become 'Ni-Kshay Mitras' to help eliminate TB from the region.

 

Concluding the technical sessions, Sh. Abhay Sharma from the Rural Development Department detailed village-level infrastructure initiatives, including liquid waste management, rainwater harvesting, and composite pits.  

 

Locals, tourists, students from Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS) Katra and GHSS Agar Jitto actively participated in the programme. Various theme based performances on development initiatives and Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan were conducted at the event.

 

The program was also attended by Sh. Dara Singh, Principal of GHSS Agar Jitto; Sh. Rohit Dubey, District President BJP and other officials.

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