Jammu Tawi, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
Friday visited Jhiri Mela and paid obeisance at Baba Jitto
shrine.
The 10-day long annual event to commemorate the
martyrdom of Baba Jitto & Bua Kodi is witnessing
congregation of lakhs of people from different parts of the
country especially Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and UP.
Addressing a huge gathering, the Lt Governor threw light
on the life and sacrifice of Baba Jitto.
Supreme sacrifice made by Baba Jitto is exemplary for
each one of us to emulate. Our farmers are a symbol of
hard work and dignity. An enlightened society should
ensure justice to the community, which is playing a vital
role in serving and nurturing humanity, said the Lt
Governor.
It is heartening to see that this year's Mela is being
organized on a larger scale to encourage tourism in the
region and to showcase the life and philosophy of Baba
Jitto, added the Lt Governor.
J&K will progress when our farmers prosper. Dr Mangala
Rai-led Apex Committee on Agriculture provides a
comprehensive solution for upliftment of the farming
community and we are making efforts to implement the
suggestions with the necessary institutional mechanism
and support, added the Lt Governor.
Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member Parliament, speaking on
the occasion underscored the efforts of the government to
develop Agriculture and allied sectors, empowering the
farming community and increasing farmers' income.
Bharat Bhushan, Chairman DDC Jammu also spoke on
the occasion and highlighted the significance of the Jhiri
Mela.
Avny Lavasa, Deputy Commissioner Jammu briefed on
the elaborate arrangements made to facilitate the visiting
devotees; awareness campaigns for government schemes
& Nasha Mukt and Swachhta campaigns being run,
besides sports and culture activities organized during the
Jhiri Mela. Till date, more than six lakh devotees have
already visited this year's Jhiri mela, she informed.
During his visit, the Lt Governor inspected the stalls put up
by the departments showcasing the local agriculture
produce.
Best performing government departments and winners of
various competitions were also felicitated. Cultural
performance and nukkad natak presented by the artists
generated awareness against drug addiction.
