Pays obeisance at shrine
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 3: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today paid obeisance at the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and released a bhajan and Web-Series on Maa Vaishno Devi at the SMVD Spiritual Growth Centre, Katra.
The Lt Governor also released the biography of well-known entrepreneur, J C Chaudhry, who facilitated the making of the bhajan and web-series on Maa Vaishno Devi.
He congratulated the family members of Ramanand Sagar and CEO SMVDB for contributing to the making of Bhajan and Web Series on Maa Vaishno Devi.
Speaking on the occasion, Sinha extended his wishes on the auspicious occasion of Navratri and prayed for peace, progress, prosperity and well-being of the people.
Underlining the significance of the pious days, he said that nine days of Navratri inspire us to move towards the Vedic way of life. He said that the values of yoga and meditation are being adopted all across the world and people are getting familiar with different aspects of spirituality.
The Lt Governor further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ to people around the world.
He congratulated SMVDSB CEO Ramesh Kumar and his team on National Water Award to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the 3rd National Water Awards ceremony.
Talking about the great strides J&K is making in the different sectors, Sinha said that the upcoming Katra-Amritsar-Delhi Expressway will make the journey towards Katra more convenient for the pilgrims.
“In the last one and a half years, Jammu Kashmir has created new records in infrastructure development across every sector. Around one lakh crore is being spent to transform infrastructure in the UT. In the last 180 days, around 80 lakh tourists have visited J&K”, he added.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor congratulated J C Chaudry on his biography and said that his life story would inspire many young minds to do hard work and excel in their life.
Chaudhry, while speaking on the occasion, shared his personal story of success and expressed his deep devotion to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.
The Bhajan released today has been sung by renowned singer Sonu Nigam and the teaser of the web series on Maa Vaihsno Devi was also shown on the occasion.
K K Sharma, Member SMVDSB; Dr Raghav Langar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Ramesh Kumar, CEO SMVDSB; Babila Rakwal, Deputy Commissioner Reasi; family members of Ramanand Sagar, besides senior officials of police and civil administration were present on the occasion.
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