Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL, Oct 20: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting today organized an Integrated Communication and Outreach Program (ICOP) in Ladakh region for awareness on the Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme for minorities.
The programme was organized by CBC’s Field Office Anantnag at Government Higher Secondary School, Padum in Zanskar at an altitude of 12,000 feet. It was first such type of an outreach programme in decades to be organized by the Bureau in the region.
Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Kargil, Punchok Tashi was the chief guest on the occasion. In his presidential address, Tashi said that the PM’s 15 Point Programme represents the Government’s commitment towards the development of religious minorities and impressed upon the stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of schemes under the programme for equitable development of Zanskar sub division and Ladakh.
Ghulam Abass, Joint Director CBC J&K and Ladakh region, in his address said that CBC has taken the initiative to reach out to the people Zanskar in order to empower them with the information on various developmental initiatives undertaken by the Government. He made special mention of Ayushman Bharat and Poshan Abhiyan terming these flagship schemes as groundbreaking in achieving a prosperous India.
In his introductory remarks, Shahid Mohammad Lone, Field Publicity Officer, CBC Anantnag and Leh presented an overview of the mandate and activities of the CBC in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh regions. He provided a detailed insight into the different schemes being implemented across different sectors by various ministries under the PM’s 15 Point Programme.
The programme was also attended by Block Development Council, Chairperson Stanzin Sandop, Block Development Officer Zanskar Tsewang Rigzen, In-charge Tehsildar Zanskar Talib Hussian, Senior Medical Officer, Dr Nawang Chosdol, prominent citizens and representatives of various religious bodies.
A stall of Health Department was setup at the venue wherein free medicines and COVID-19 vaccination was provided. Theme based cultural programmes were also presented by cultural parties sending across messages about various welfare schemes. Students took part in an open quiz.
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