Excelsior Correspondent
KATRA, June 12: Three-day historic Agar Jitto Mela got underway, amidst beating of drums with full cultural and religious ambience, here today.
The District Development Commissioner (DDC), Reasi, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, inaugurated the mela. Complimenting people of the area and pilgrims from across the country, the DDC said such type of festivals provide an opportunity for all of us to see the rich culture and traditions of the area, which further help in strengthening the bond of brotherhood and communal amity.
While speaking on the occasion, DDC appealed the participating devotees to take part in the mela which is playing a pivotal role in promotion of local culture, brotherhood and communal harmony in the society.
The DDC said efforts would be made to add more attractions in this historic mela in the near future so as to make it a popular and vibrant event.
A Dogri play ‘Baba Jitto’ by famous Natrang Theatre Group, traditional dangal by the J&K Indian Wrestling Association and free medical camp by Keshav Ashram would be the main attractions of the mela. Besides, stalls by different departments like agriculture, horticulture, handloom, employment, rural development and various banks were set up so as to educate people about various schemes and also to display their products.
The Reserve Bank of India in collaboration with the State Bank of India had set up an awareness stall to educate people about fake currency. The district administration has made adequate arrangement of drinking water, power supply, sanitation and security, said mela officer Dajeet Singh.
Senior Superintendent of Police Reasi Vivak Gupta, DTO Arshad Choudhary, GM DIC Krishan Lal, P O DRDA, Dr Jagdish Mehra, A D employment Sulakshana Thakur, DIO Reasi Parvinder Kour, AD Handicrat Mahu Hansa, DSWO Rafiq Ahmead, members of mela committee, prominent citizens, Sarpanchs & Panchs of Agar Jitto, local people and a large number of pilgrims attended the first day of the mela.
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