Sewa Parv-2025: Gbl hosts Mahila Sabha, health camps, plantation drives & awareness programmes

GANDERBAL, SEPTEMBER 24: Continuing the momentum of Sewa Parv-2025, district Ganderbal today witnessed a series of impactful programmes and activities focused on community empowerment, health, education, environment, and awareness.
The day’s main highlight was the Mahila Sabha cum disaster management awareness programme held at the conference hall of the mini secretariat, Ganderbal.
Women participants were sensitized about the significance of preparedness, planning, and coordinated response during disasters. Resource persons emphasized disaster resilience under the theme ‘Plan, Prepare, Think, Act and Survive,’ urging participants to adopt proactive measures to safeguard themselves and their families.
The programme was attended by the General Manager DIC, Assistant Commissioner Development, officials from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), besides a large number of women. The interactive session also included demonstrations and practical tips for minimizing disaster risks.
In the education sector, Government Degree College Ganderbal, GCET Safapora, and Degree College Kangan organized essay and painting competitions on the theme ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa Hai’, witnessing enthusiastic participation from students.
Likewise, Government College of Physical Education, Gadoora Ganderbal organized a rally under Nasha Mukht Bharat Abhiyan to raise awareness against drug abuse, with active involvement of students and faculty.
Under agriculture and allied sectors, awareness programmes were organized to familiarize farmers with various government schemes and initiatives.
Additionally, ParaVet Training Institute, Ganderbal conducted a specialized training programme for ParaVet trainees on departmental schemes and services.
Plantation drives were also carried out across educational institutions and government departments, reinforcing the message of environmental sustainability.
Meanwhile, ICDS Ganderbal continued its activities under Rashtriya Poshan Mah with the theme ‘Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding’.
Awareness camps were conducted across Anganwadi Centres, focusing on early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, and nutritional benefits of complementary feeding. Pregnant and lactating mothers, the main target group, were counseled and motivated through interactive sessions.
The multifaceted programmes of the day highlighted the district administration’s commitment to promoting health, education, environment, and community welfare while fostering active citizen participation under the spirit of Sewa Parv-2025.
Sewa Parv-2025: Activities continue across district Bandipora
Bandipora, September 24: Sewa Parv campaign continues to be observed across district Bandipora, with various departments, local bodies, and educational institutions carrying out a range of activities under the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign.
The initiatives aim to promote cleanliness, environmental awareness, community service, and active citizen participation, reflecting the government’s commitment to fostering a sustainable and responsible society.
Municipal Council Bandipora conducted sanitation drives at Ward No. 05, organized a Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivir for sanitation workers, and carried out door-to-door awareness on waste segregation at Ward No. 06. Maintenance of the CTPT at Nathpora School further enhanced community sanitation facilities.
In Sumbal, sanitation drives were carried out at Eidgah, Market area, Degree College, and New Era School, alongside campaigns discouraging single-use plastics, collection of plastic bottles, wall painting activities, and verification of PMAY beneficiaries. Hajin witnessed door-to-door plastic collection and sanitation initiatives at the Animal Husbandry office and Well Baby Clinic.
Educational institutions across the district observed Sewa Parv through art, essay, and slogan competitions on the theme ‘Spirit of Sewa’ and Swachhata Hi Seva, with students actively participating to showcase creativity, civic sense, and social responsibility.
District Sheep Husbandry department organized exposure visits for sheep farmers to Ashtingoo, promoting modern sheep farming practices and departmental schemes, while 13 ISDS units and 3 HADP units were established to enhance livestock productivity and sustainable livelihoods.
Awareness campaigns on reducing single-use plastics were conducted at Eidgah Sumbal and Panchayat Ghar Ashtangoo, including plantation drives, with active participation from local residents, students, and staff.