Jammu: Satish Sharma, Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, ARI & Trainings today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The Minister extended the invitation for the forthcoming Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to be held from 9th to 12th March, 2025, at Gulmarg.
He also discussed various issues of public importance pertaining to the sports sector, the development of border areas, Youth and Farmers’ Welfare.
Meanwhile, Dr Abhijeet Jasrotia, BJP Spokesperson called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Jasrotia expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his visionary leadership and people-centric policy framework, emphasising the strategic significance of the Lieutenant Governor’s address to the J&K Legislative Assembly in laying a robust foundation for J&K’s economic resurgence and holistic development.
He further discussed with the Lieutenant Governor various issues of public importance including Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj elections in J&K.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met a young influencer from Jammu Baby Mahira Tondon, at Raj Bhawan.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the 6-year-old Mahira Tondon for her exceptional achievements in various dance and talent-hunt competitions and extended best wishes for her future endeavours.
Subsequently, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released a book titled ‘Rishton Ke Bheege Akhbaar (Ghazal Sangrah)’ written by Dr Anila Singh Charak.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author and wished her success in her future literary endeavours.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released a book titled ‘Jammu: A Land of Heritage and Legends, Volume-I’, authored by Ajay Khajuria, Professor of Practice at MIET, Jammu.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to the author. The book offers deep insights into Jammu’s vibrant heritage, traditions, and architectural marvels.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was presented with a book authored by O.P Sharma, a veteran journalist and writer. The title of the book is “Doyens of Dogri Literature”.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the author and complimented him on his contribution to the literary world.
The book serves as a tribute to luminaries of Dogri literature and Sahitya Akademi Awardees and highlights their pivotal role in the promotion of Dogri language.
Meanwhile, Er. Aijaz Hussain, Member of District Development Council Khanmoh, and Member of the Haj Committee of India called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Subsequently, Nazakat Choudhary, Brand Ambassador Swachh Bharat Mission J&K; S. Gurdeep Singh, BJP District President Poonch and a delegation led by Choudhary Roshan Hussain, President J&K BJP ST Morcha also called on the Lieutenant Governor