DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
SAMBA, Dec 7
The Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Van of Viskit Bharat, an initiative of the Government of India, visited six panchayats across three blocks of Samba district, here today. The primary objective of the IEC Van is to raise awareness and mobilize people regarding various government schemes and programs.
The IEC Van covered the blocks of Patti, Gurha Slathia Lower of Vijaypur block, Panchayat Ratwana and Surara in Ghagwal block, and Panchayat Darui and Moutlian Kallan in Ramgarh block.
The local communities enthusiastically welcomed the IEC Van, appreciating the efforts made by Viksit Bharat IEC Van to disseminate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message to the masses.
To mark this momentous occasion, a grand event was organized at Gurha Slathia Lower. DDC Vijaypur-A Sudarshan Singh Slathia, Sarpanch Gurha Lower Jatinder Singh, and BDO Vijaypur Abhilove Mahajan graced the event with their presence. The students of Government school presented a captivating cultural program under the theme “Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke”. The beneficiaries of various schemes shared their experiences through “Meri Kahani Meri Zubaani”. Additionally, health and farmer facilitation camps were set up, providing free health check-ups and guidance on scientific farming practices. To show their commitment to the vision of Viskit Bharat and contribute to the nation’s development, all participants took a pledge. The visit of Viskit Bharat IEC Van to the six panchayats in Samba district was a resounding success, fostering awareness and garnering support for government initiatives.