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An awareness camp under the Himayat Scheme initiative was organized at the BDO Office Nagri by District Program Manager Priyanka Hansa. The event was attended by BDO Nagri, Pardeep Singh (JKAS), who highlighted the importance of awareness and effective implementation of government livelihood initiatives.During the program, Priyanka Hansa was also shared about the Himayat Scheme in Jammu & Kashmir, a flagship skill development and placement program aimed at providing training and employment opportunities to unemployed youth under age (18-35) in the DDU-GKY Yojana– Himayat 2.OStudents interested for Training courses in Jammu can contact to DPM Mr.Abhishek Sharma +91 90860 07459There are 13 training centres are functional under in this scheme in J&KAll Panchayat Secretaries of the block were present and actively participated in the awareness session.Contact number for more information for Himayat scheme is:-+91 95418 28670

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Government Medical College Kathua Organises Plantation Drive to Promote a Green andSustainable CampusGovernment Medical College, Kathua today organized a plantation drive within the collegepremises, particularly in the open area in front of the Boys’ and Girls’ Hostels, under the visionaryguidance of Dr. Surinder Kumar Atri, Principal, Government Medical College Kathua, incollaboration with the Art of Living Foundation (NGO) and the Forest Department, Jammu &Kashmir.The plantation drive witnessed enthusiastic participation from all Heads of the Departments,faculty members, Senior Residents, Junior Residents, MBBS undergraduate students, the ChiefAccounts Officer, Deputy Director (Planning), Administrative Officer, and other administrativestaff members, who collectively planted a large number of saplings with a commitment topreserving the environment and promoting ecological sustainability.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Surinder Kumar Atri, Principal, GMC Kathua, emphasized that themonsoon season provides the most favourable conditions for plantation due to adequate rainfalland higher survival rates of newly planted saplings. He stated that plantation during the rainyseason not only ensures healthy growth of trees but also contributes significantly towardsimproving air quality, conserving biodiversity, preventing soil erosion, enhancing groundwaterrecharge, and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change.Dr. Surinder Kumar Atri further reiterated that the development of a Green Campus remains oneof the key priorities of Government Medical College Kathua. He highlighted that increasing greencover within the campus creates a cleaner, healthier, and more pleasant environment for patients,students, faculty, and visitors. The initiative is also aimed at instilling environmentalconsciousness and a sense of social responsibility among future healthcare professionals.He further informed that GMC Kathua has undertaken several initiatives to enhance the greeneryof the campus through systematic plantation drives and regular maintenance of landscapedareas. He appealed to all members of the institution to actively participate in environmentalconservation by nurturing the planted saplings and making plantation a continuous institutionalactivity rather than a one-time event.Sh. Adwait Katyal alongwith other representatives of the Art of Living Foundation and the ForestDepartment appreciated the efforts of Government Medical College Kathua in promotingenvironmental sustainability and assured their continued support for similar initiatives in thefuture.The programme concluded with a collective pledge by all participants to protect and preserve theenvironment and to work together towards making Government Medical College Kathua a modelGreen Campus, contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future for socie

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