Jammu, April 09 (Scoop News) The Governor of Jammu & Kashmir , N. N. Vohra, has emphasized the need for planned initiatives being taken to promote Gandhian values and philosophy to create greater awareness among the younger generation about the Mahatma’s teachings of peace, harmony, tolerance, brotherhood, secularism and non-violence to establish a more harmonious and tolerant society. He called for involving students and youth at large in the promotion of Gandhian values for securing the much required impact.
The Governor was interacting with a 27-member delegation of the noted Gandhian workers and close associates of Baba Amte who met him at Raj Bhavan here today. Among others, the delegation comprised 10 Gandhian workers from various States of the country who are currently in Jammu in connection with the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the Bharat Jodo Abhiyan which had been launched by Baba Amte from Kanyakumari and had culminated at Jammu on April 9, 1986, with a view to propagate the message of peace and harmony and protection of environment. The Silver Jubilee is being organized under the aegis of Gandhi Global Family, J&K State Branch.
Referring to the situation obtaining in the State for the past over 20 years, the Governor said that there is crucial need for strengthening greater unity among the people of all the regions of the State for ensuring a safe and happy future for the coming generations. He observed that the message of Gandhiji is more relevant today than ever before for establishing lasting peace and tranquility in the State.
The Governor said that a well considered calendar of activities needs to be formulated for creating awareness about Gandhiji’s life and philosophy and the role played by Baba Amte and other Gandhian workers for connecting the hearts of people. He lauded the Gandhi Global Family for undertaking various activities in this regard.
The Governor felicitated 10 associates of Baba Amte on the occasion who had participated in the Bharat Jodo Abhiyan 25 years ago. He also honoured Balraj Puri, noted journalist, and Mohammad Shafi Pandit, former civil servant, on the occasion.
Renowned Gandhian from New Delhi and a close associate of Baba Amte who had participated in the Bharat Jodo Abhiyan, Satya Pal and noted journalist, Balraj Puri, honoured the Governor by presenting to him a handmade silk Angvastar in recognition of his distinguished services.
The Governor handed over the National Flag to a young Gandhian worker as a symbol of entrusting the responsibility on the youth to propagate Gandhian philosophy.
Satya Pal briefed the Governor about the various functions being organized as part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Bharat Jodo Abhiyan across the country and the initiatives underway to propagate the message of peace and harmony among the younger generation.
In his welcome address, President, Gandhi Global Family, J&K State Branch, S. P. Varma, dwelt on the various programmes being organized in the State to strengthen communal harmony, secular ethos and brotherhood.
Prominent among those present on the occasion were Suba Rao, Prakash Dhogle, s. Varsha Thakur, Kalyan Kadam and R. C. Gupta.