Dharmarth Trust holds capacity building workshop to enhance work culture & promote temple sanctity

Ashok Sharma asks employees to work with dedication, honesty

JAMMU, Sep 29: The J&K Dharmarth Trust took a significant step toward enhancing the work culture and maintaining the sanctity of temple premises by conducting a comprehensive workshop on capacity building.The workshop was headed by Ashok Kumar Sharma (IPS Retd), Secretary of the Trust, aimed to empower and educate employees for the betterment of their roles and responsibilities.

Addressing a gathering of all Unit Heads of Central Office, Mangers, Assistant Managers and Pujaris, Trust’s Secretary emphasized the paramount importance of cleanliness within temple premises. He urged them to maintain the highest standards of hygiene, strictly prohibiting the use of toxic substances, smoking, and drugs within al the temples falling under the Trust’s jurisdiction. Furthermore, he stressed the need to prevent encroachments and illegal occupations on Trust property.

The Secretary pointed out that the Pitru Paksha (Sharad) period has commencement today, during which Hindus pay homage to their ancestors through food offerings, necessitates utmost care. He reminded Pujaris to differentiate between offerings made for ancestors and those intended for the deities, ensuring no confusion. He clearly said that the food donated by people during the same period will not offer to God. Ashok Kumar Sharma also disclosed the initiation of the “Best Employee of the Year Award” along with a cash prize of Rs 10,000. He encouraged the employees to strive for excellence to be eligible for this prestigious accolade in the upcoming year.

The Secretary reiterated the importance of adhering to the guidelines set forth in the Ain-e-Dharmarth Trust with unwavering commitment and dedication. He asserted that the main objective of conducting this workshop was to promote a culture of excellence and sanctity within its temples, with a vision of delivering the highest standards of service to devotees.
In response, the participating employees expressed their wholehearted commitment to upholding the principles and directions of the J&K Dharmarth Trust management. They pledged to work diligently, honestly, and with the utmost dedication to ensure the sanctity of the temples and the fulfillment of their responsibilities.
Land Record Officer, Satpal Sharma was also present.

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