JAMMU, NOVEMBER 2: \u201cWith dedicated support for our farmers, we honour the legacy of Bawa Jitto, whose life and sacrifice resonate with every cultivator in our region,\u201d remarked Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, during a key meeting held here today on preparations for the upcoming Jhiri Mela.
\nSet for November 14-24, the event is anticipated to attract about 20 lakh visitors, making it an opportunity for government departments to actively promote schemes that benefit rural populations.
\nSurinder Choudhary, who chaired the meeting, emphasised that the Jhiri Mela is vital not only for local agriculture but for showcasing Jammu’s cultural heritage. He advocated for enhanced efforts to educate attendees, especially farmers about agricultural advancements, available seeds and fertilisers.
\nDy CM instructed the officials to set up specialised kiosks to provide information on relevant government schemes, ensuring farmers\u2019 welfare remains central. \u201cThis event is a platform to promote local craftsmen and highlight traditional arts for visitors from beyond Jammu and Kashmir,\u201d he added.
\nDistrict Development Council Chairman, Bharat Bhushan, pressed for infrastructure upgrades, recommending that all main and link roads be blacktopped before the mela begins. He underscored the importance of Bawa Talab, calling for its rejuvenation and improved accessibility. \u201cWith Jhiri\u2019s cultural significance, we should aim for the kind of comprehensive development seen at events like Surajkund Mela,\u201d he maintained.
\nDy CM cautioned all the concerned officials against any irregularities in tender processes while ensuring a swift action against the malfeasance. He also emphasised the need for sanitation, public safety and reasonable pricing of farming tools at the event. The administration will focus on facilitating the poor and marginalised, he assured, with measures to enhance visitor comfort and safety, he added.
\nAdditional District Magistrate, Ansuya Jamwal, in her briefing, highlighted the details about the cultural attractions planned for the mela including a wrestling contest, a theatre play on Bawa Jitto and departmental stalls.
\nThe Mela Officer, SDM Marh, outlined plans for crowd management, parking, health services and uninterrupted water and electricity supply.
\nCommissioner JMC, Devansh Yadav, SP Rural Brijesh Sharma and other officials were also in attendance, reaffirming the administration\u2019s commitment towards making this year\u2019s Jhiri mela a memorable and impactful event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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