Decks cleared for hosting Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav at Bhaderwah

BHADERWAH, February 20: Additional Deputy Commissioner Dil Mir Chowdhary today reviewed and finalised the arrangements for the grand Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav being held in Bhaderwah.

A meeting with key departments was held at Revenue Complex which was attended by Tehsildar, SDPO, XEN PWD, DYSSO Doda, EO Municipality, AEE JPDCL, Senior Officers from Indian Army, Cultural Academy Doda, representatives of Trade Tour and travel Association and representative officials of other departments attended the meeting.

 It was informed that the mega event is being organised under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and is scheduled to be held on 24th & 25th of February at various locations in and around Bhaderwah with main activities at Jai Valley.

During the two day event, Musical carnival, Sports activities like cricket, football etc, ATV bike ride, food stalls, local fashion show, Snow Skiing, Rafting, Local Wrestling and other fun activities shall be available for the tourists. Huge rush of tourists from across the UT and other parts of the country is expected for which all the arrangements are being put in place and in advance.

It was also decided that Voice of Askini Bhaderkashi Contest shall be held during the Utsav to explore the local talent and select the best artists from the Chenab region.

 During the meeting threadbare discussion was held with regard to the finalisation of activities, decoration of venue, safety and security measures, traffic management, selection of Artists, besides availability of other essential services on the scheduled days and dates.

The meeting decided to invite Kabul Bukhari as Guest Artist Singer to join the local Artists from the whole Chenab valley region. The local artists shall be made available by the cultural Academy Doda.