Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 4: In a programme titled ‘Eak Sham Sainik Ke Naam’ held by Jain community at Jain Nagar (Talab Tillo), Veer Naris and Decorated Veterans were honoured today by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar.
Decorated Soldiers and Veer Naris were invited to grace the occasion along with prominent citizens, NGOs and members of the Jain Community. The programme was aimed to inculcate Nationalistic feelings through recital of the stories of the sacrifices made by our brave soldiers.
The programme started with the traditional ritual of lighting the lamp. The concept of programme ‘Eak Sham Sainik Ke Naam’ was explained by Brig Harcharan Singh (National Administrator, NCCHWO). He introduced the Soldiers and Veer Naris present on the occasion and gave out the stories of their bravery.
To associate the society with families of Veer Naris, many NGOs in J&K have adopted Veer Naris under Project NAMAN. Brig Harcharan Singh appreciated efforts by SS Jain Sabha Talab Tillo (president Giat Jain), IWC Jammu Tawi (president Gurvinder Kaur), IWC Jammu (president Manisha), Rotary Elite (president Jyoti Vaid) and Aditi Foundation (Pankaja).
A number of patriotic songs and skits were presented by members of Jain Mahila Mandal, Talab Tillo. Thereafter, our brave soldiers Col VK Sahi, Col RK Sharma, Capt Mohd Sadiq and Capt Ghar Singh were felicitated by Divisional Commissioner Jammu. The Veer Naris were felicitated with pride and thunderous applause to include Savita Devi, Reena Kaur, Rajni and Nirmala Kumari. Prominent citizens were felicitated for their commitment, dedication and contribution towards the society to include, ID Soni, Swatantra Agarwal and RS Gupta.
Ramesh Kumar appreciated the efforts made by Brig Harcharan Singh and Giat Nandan Jain to organize this unique event. He further appreciated the concept of adoption of Veer Naris under Project NAMAN 2024 of NCCHWO, being run with the help of Army and NGOs.
Divisional Commissioner appreciated the commitment of Jain Samaj towards the services to humanity. He explained that the teachings of Lord Mahavir and adoption of the concept of Ahimsa/respect to all living beings can make this world a better place to live.
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