ANANTNAG :  The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, on Thursday organized an Integrated Communication and Outreach Programme (ICOP) at the Army Goodwill School, Khanabal in Anantnag. The day-long outreach programme was aimed at mass awareness about Viksit Bharat-2047 and related public welfare initiatives undertaken by the government.

Deliberations about key initiatives driving the journey of Viksit Bharat were held. Experts and resource persons from nodal departments and agencies delivered lectures on themes like Mission LiFE and Swachhata Hi Seva underscoring the importance of these programs in achieving a developed India.

Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Anantnag,  Sandeep Singh Bali presided over the program as Chief Guest. In his address, ADC highlighted the impact of various public welfare schemes in social upliftment and development. He urged the youth to register under Mission Yuva and avail opportunities in skill development and entrepreneurship.

 Field Publicity Officer (FPO),CBC, Anantnag, in his address gave a detailed overview of the mandate and functioning of the Central Bureau of Communication. He briefed the participants about the purpose of the outreach programme and urged the young participants to be part of the development journey of India. He added that participation at the grassroots level is key for achieving the goals under Viksit Bharat.

Addressing a gathering of students, teachers and local community members, FPO, Srinagar detailed out key themes of Viksit Bharat. He impressed upon the participants to ensure that their community reaps the benefits of a multitude of public welfare programmes.

As part of an integrated communication strategy, multiple channels of communication were employed for the outreach during the program, which included expert lectures, informative standees, printed IEC material and use of folk and traditional media.

For engaging the students, special theme based Quiz, elocution and painting competitions were organized by CBC during the program. A local empanelled cultural troupe presented theme based skits promoting cleanliness , environment protection, communal harmony and national integration. The programme concluded with participants taking the Swachhata Pledge.

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