Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 17: Extending heartily greetings to the people on 69th Independence Day, Minister of State for Information, Education and Culture Priya Sethi said that the day reminds us of the supreme sacrifices made by the national heroes to free the country from the foreign rule and to ensure that coming generations breathe in a free atmosphere.
The Minister was speaking at a function organized by Department of Information and Public relations in collaboration with Government College for Women, Parade to mark the 69th Independence Day celebrations here this morning at the auditorium of the college.
On the occasion, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu Simrandeep Singh was also present as the guest of honour.
The cultural extravaganza featured songs and gazals by renowned artists of Information Department, students of GCW, Gandhi Nagar, GCW, Parade and Model Institute of Educational Research (MIER).
The scintillating cultural program showcased composite culture of the State and left the audience spell bound.
Joint-Director Information Nagendra Singh Jamwal, Principal, GCW Parade, Prof (Dr.) Renu Goswami, Deputy Director Information Public Relations Afshan Masood, Deputy Director Information Priynka Bhat, Assistant Directors, Mamta Bhagat, Avleen Kour, Vivek Phonsa, Cultural Officer Raman Joshi besides other officers and staff of Information Department, prominent citizens, media personalities and students in large numbers attended the function.
Appreciating the Information Department for organizing a wonderful programme with the involvement of students to mark the Independence Day celebrations, the Minister said such type of programmes not only provide a platform to the students and artists to show their hidden talent but also educate them about the culture and heritage of the State.
The Joint Director Information Mr. Nagendra Singh Jamwal in his welcome address gave a brief resume of various activities of the department undertaken in the field of public relations as well as promoting talented youth. Later, the Minister and Deputy Commissioner also distributed mementos among the participants of colleges and schools participated in the cultural show.
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