JAMMU, Aug 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday lauded the humanitarian work of KP Volunteers and urged the organisation to expand its outreach in education, healthcare and social welfare while addressing its Foundation Day celebrations in Jammu.
Felicitating volunteers for their service, Sinha described KP Volunteers as a symbol of selfless service and said the organisation had emerged as a trusted platform for humanitarian assistance since its inception during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
“KP Volunteers is living proof that when service is selfless, it continues to grow like light spreading from one lamp to another,” he said, adding that behind every achievement of the organisation was a life positively impacted through assistance.
Highlighting the group’s work, the Lieutenant Governor said the organisation supports 164 families through its Family Adoption Programme and has provided emergency assistance, medical support, blood donations and financial help for economically weaker families. He termed these efforts “important milestones in a journey of compassion and service.”
Sinha praised the organisation for adopting Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanisms to ensure transparency and accountability. He described its 411 volunteers across the world as “priceless jewels” of the Kashmiri Pandit community and called for increasing their numbers to address future challenges related to poverty, healthcare and education.
The Lieutenant Governor outlined four key priorities for the organisation’s future work: expanding educational assistance for youth, strengthening healthcare support, creating a global volunteer network, and promoting women’s empowerment through skill development and entrepreneurship.
Calling education the most powerful instrument of welfare, Sinha stressed the need to harness the potential of the Kashmiri Pandit diaspora worldwide to support humanitarian initiatives and ensure that financial constraints do not hinder social service programmes.
He also highlighted the historical contributions of the Kashmiri Pandit community to education, philosophy, culture and nation-building, urging volunteers to draw inspiration from that legacy and dedicate themselves to public service.
Responding to community concerns, the Lieutenant Governor reiterated the administration’s commitment to the welfare and security of Kashmiri Pandits, asserting that any attempt to disturb peace would be dealt with firmly.
Meritorious students were also felicitated during the event.
Among those present were KP Volunteers founder Vikram Koul, former DGP Kuldeep Khoda, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner Dr Arvind Karwani, DIG JSK Range Shridhar Patil, Deputy Commissioner Jammu Dr Rakesh Minhas and other senior officials.
LG releases Dogri anti-drug song ‘Chitta’
Song highlights impact of substance abuse on youth and society
JAMMU, Aug 16: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday released the Dogri song ‘Chitta’, a usical initiative aimed at raising awareness against drug abuse and promoting a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
The song has been penned, composed and sung by Happy Jasrotia Narsinghewala and directed by Neeraj NJ.
Congratulating the artist and his team, the Lieutenant Governor said the song effectively highlights the growing menace of drug abuse and its adverse impact on youth, families and society at large.
He appreciated the efforts of the creators in using music as a medium to spread awareness and encourage collective action against substance abuse.
Among those present at the release ceremony were Zorawar Singh, Chairman of Team Jammu; Parveen Sharma, Chairman of Citizens’ Co-operative Bank Ltd; Yashvir Jasrotia; and Rajvir Singh Jasrotia, retired AGM of Punjab National Bank, besides other members of the team.
