Srinagar, Oct 26 , J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday received ‘Amrit Kalash’ from all blocks and municipal bodies of Kashmir division.
The ‘Amrit Kalash’ was received under the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign.
Sinha flagged off the Amrit Kalash Yatra for onward journey to New Delhi via Jammu.
An official statement said that from September 11-30, 2023, ‘mitti’ (soil) and rice were collected from households across all villages and urban wards, marked with more than 1.5 lakh special celebrative events organised across Jammu and Kashmir.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor dedicated 3,952 Amrit Vatikas and 4,605 Shilaphalakams across the Union Territory in the memory of great personalities who had made invaluable contributions and laid down their lives for the progress and prosperity of Jammu and Kashmir.
“‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ is an occasion to remember the sacrificial struggle of freedom fighters and bravehearts. The sacred flame of their selfless sacrifice and contribution of our charismatic forefathers in development will illuminate our journey of ‘Amrit Kaal’.”
“It is not an event, but a symbol of the hopes and aspirations of the common man of J&K. It is also a clarion call of the rise of a new J&K that is marching ahead with renewed vigour and strength,” Sinha said.
The Lt Governor administered the ‘Panch Pran’ pledge to the people and called for united efforts for realising the vision of a developed India.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has shown us a new path through ‘Panch Pran’. Goal of developed India, to remove any trace of colonial mindset, take pride in our roots, unity and sense of duty among citizens, these five Pran will guide us in ‘Amrit Kaal’.
“‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ is also a symbol of new resolve, an opportunity for collective reflection and new resolution for team J&K.”
“We will have to dedicate every moment of our lives to nation building and I am confident that the campaign will create new strength and new confidence in the development journey of J&K,”Sinha added.
Sinha also planted a sapling of Picea smithiana (Himalayan Spruce) to mark the occasion.
