Raising awareness, inspiring progress; Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra reaches Khour Town

JAMMU, December 15: The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra today made a mark at ward 1 and Ward 2 of Municipal Committee Khour, spreading awareness and promoting citizens’ participation.

SDM Khour, Anil Kumar Thakur and Tehsildar, Monika Sharma actively participated, highlighting the program’s significance.

Departments had set up stalls distributing informative pamphlets, posters, and showcasing their work through exhibits. The residents of twin blocks lauded the the district administration for bringing such a valuable and enlightening program to the community’s doorsteps.

Adding a touch of cultural enthusiasm, students of M.S Banibasti School presented captivating performances, emphasising the importance of a clean and green environment under the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Earlier, the van arrived at the community hall near the Municipal Office, followed by a stop in Khour town. Here, a video message from the Prime Minister was screened on a big LED mounted on the IEC Van. It also showcased the town’s achievements under various government schemes.

Sectoral officers present at the event also played a crucial role. They actively addressed the public, raising awareness about various government initiatives and flagship schemes like Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Har Ghar Jal, Jan Dhan Yojana, PM Vishwakarma and Ujjwala Yojana etc.

The program also facilitated easy access to services by setting up stalls for on-spot registration under PM Vishwakarma and other online government portals.