Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ programme in Srinagar on Sunday. Students, common people, Mitti Mitra from Panchayats, Blocks, Urban Local Bodies came together to pay homage to the soil of motherland.
 
The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to the freedom fighters, martyrs and administered the Panch Pran pledge to the students, PRI members and the people. He also interacted with freedom fighters, their family members and took their blessings.
 
On the occasion, Manoj Sinha said that he bows his head in reverence to sacrifices of freedom fighters and heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland. He said the memories of their martyrdom will forever live on in people's hearts and inspire all. He observed that the Panch Pran Pledge, Vasudha Vandan, Veeron ka Vandan & Amrit Kalash Yatra across the UT reflects our resolve, spirit and dedication to the motherland. He called upon Youth to take inspiration from the valour and courage of brave hearts and strive to become worthy heirs of great leaders.
 
Manoj Sinha said Mitti (Soil) of the pious land of Jammu Kashmir will soon reach the National Capital in Amrit Kalash. He said it is a symbol of the sacrifice of our bravehearts, a reflection of the new dreams, new aspirations of the people of J&K. He said that Vasudha Vandhan program reminds us about our duty towards the nature and added that the campaign to plant 75 saplings in every village and develop the ‘Amrit Vatika’ is an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the efforts of sustainable development.
 
As a part of the ongoing ‘Meri Mati Mera Desh’ campaign, Shila-Falkam will be installed in every village of J&K as a tribute to the brave sons of Maa Bharati.
 
Mr Sinha urged the PRI members to involve students, youth and local residents in large numbers with this campaign. He said under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the UT Administration is determined to honour the memories of great personalities, martyrs and great souls who have dedicated their life for building a peaceful and prosperous future of Jammu and Kashmir.
 
The Lieutenant Governor also congratulated the students, the people and district administration for breaking the record of human chain formed in Srinagar under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. More than 15,000 people participated in today’s event.