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Mega cleanliness drive launched at Agarjitto, Mela arrangements finalized
REASI (AGAR JITTO), May 28 (Scoop News)-Arrangements for the 3-days historic Baba Aghar Jitto Mela commencing from June 1stwere finalized in a meeting of officers held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Reasi-Sushma Chauhan here at Aghar Jitto.
Ahead of festival, a special cleanliness drive (Shram-dhan) was also launched, which witnessed a huge gathering and an inspiring participation by the locals and District Officers led by Deputy Commissioner herself.
Chauhan talking to media said that the Aghar Jitto Mela is a major tourist attraction and devotees from all across the country pay obeisance, at the birth place of the famous Dogra Hero Baba Jitto. She said, the purpose of launching the special cleanliness drive under the aegis of Shram Daan, was to sensitise the local population for their participation in keeping this holy place clean and garbage free. Further, Chauhan emphasized that, “Cleanliness of this auspicious place is a collective responsibility of all stake holders, particularity the locals and tourists coming from outside have an important role in maintaining the sanctity of the place .
During the Shram-dhan the district officers were seen cleaning the area themselves to reinforce this message, and to encourage the youth
This twin exercise of finalizing the Mela preparation and conducting Shram Daan along side , made remarkable visible difference, and the locals, particularity youth, seemed quite motivated to carry forward the cleanliness exercise initiated by the District Administration
DDC said that in this mela Lakhs of devotees come from different parts of the country irrespective of caste and religion pay their respect to Baba Jitto. The main attraction of the mela is a special theatrical performance depicting the life and sacrifice of “Baba Jitto” by Jammu based theatre group Natrang, said Chauhan.
She added that the mela has become one of the major tourist attractions of the place after Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and Shiv Khori Shrine, adding that District administration has taken special measures in making this Mela a big success. A chain of events like special Puja at the bank of river Chenab, Arti, Bhajan kirtan, Shobha Yatra, local folk songs, sports like Dangal are organized by local administration to attract tourists.
Chauhan instructed all the concerned officers to put in place all necessary arrangements well before the commencement of the Mela.
Chauhan directed all the departments to make arrangements for their stalls and showcase the departmental achievements and schemes. She added that District administration has put a great deal of effort in making this mela a big success.
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