Saderkoot, Bandipora, January 29: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Field Srinagar, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, today organized a Mini Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme at Childcare Educational Institute, Saderkoot Bala, Bandipora district.
Resource persons and experts elaborated on the eradication of drug abuse, environmental protection, unity and promoting cultural exchanges besides awareness on various Central government schemes.
The programme, held under the supervision of Director CBC J&K and Ladakh Region, Ghulam Abbas, aimed to raise awareness about Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, drug addiction, and various Central Government schemes.
Reaffirming CBC’s commitment to continuing such initiatives across Jammu and Kashmir, Director CBC J&K and Ladakh region, Ghulam Abbas said that that such outreach programmes are being conducted across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to ensure maximum reach of welfare initiatives. He said that awareness is a key to avail benefits of various government schemes.
Field Publicity Officer Naseer Ahmad Rather underscored the importance of such initiatives in educating people about government schemes. Stressing on collective responsibility in building a sustainable and drug-free society, he urged the students to act as ambassadors of change in environmental protection and drug abuse eradication.
Resource person Mohammad Sami stressed the role of youth in preserving natural resources and thanked CBC for its efforts in reaching out to students from remote areas.
Principal Mudasir Ahmad thanked CBC for organising such awareness programmes in far flung areas, saying such informative programmes prove very beneficial to the local populace, especially the younger generation.
Students also delivered speeches on environmental protection and drug addiction, stressing the importance of youth participation in these critical issues.
An open quiz, painting, and drawing competition was held on the on the programme’s themes with winners receiving certificates and mementos. Empanelled cultural troupes of CBC Srinagar presented musical performances and skits highlighting various government initiatives.
On culmination of the programme, the students also took part in an awareness rally carrying placards and banners advocating for environmental conservation and the eradication of drug addiction.
