JAMMU: The Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) in Jammu and Kashmir continues to demonstrate its commitment to shaping a brighter future for the UT through initiatives that promote physical activity, social responsibility, and national progress.

In alignment with the ongoing nationwide celebration of Swachhta Pakhwada, the YSS, J&K, has unveiled a dynamic 15-day activity calendar to mark the occasion, spanning from August 1st to August 15th. The initiative aims to instill a sense of cleanliness, responsibility, and community engagement among the youth of J&K and people in general.

Under the theme of Swachhta Pakhwada, a series of engaging activities have been organized by the YSS to raise awareness about the importance of cleanliness and environmental sustainability. These activities include cleanliness drives, tree plantations, awareness campaigns, and interactive sessions focused on promoting a cleaner and greener environment.

Speaking on the significance of the initiative, Director YSS Subhash C Chhibber stated, "Our goal is to empower the youth of J&K to become agents of change in their communities. By actively participating in Swachhta Pakhwada activities, we are nurturing a generation of individuals who are not only physically active but also socially conscious and committed to building a cleaner and healthier society."

The initiative aims to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and environmental awareness among students and staff in schools and offices across the Union Territory. Meanwhile YSS organized Swachhta Pakhwada activities in different sports zones of District Reasi and other districts of the UT on Tuesday. On the 6th day of the programme, activities like cleanliness drives, Volleyball matches and awareness programmes were organized in District Reasi to raise awareness among the students and general populace of the District. Additionally, a plantation drive  "Ek Ped Shaheedo Kay Naam’’ was also organized to spread a message about the importance of planting trees for a healthy environment.

School children in large numbers participated in the pledge-taking ceremony. The pledge of keeping surroundings neat and clean was administered on all the participants who were present in different programmes organised across the District. About 1700 girls and boys across the district participated in various events organized by the Youth Services and Sports Department, ensuring mass participation. The event was held under the supervision of District Youth Services and Sports Officer Reasi.

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A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

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For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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