The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Jammu, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, held the fourth day of its eight-day multimedia exhibition at Government Higher Secondary School, Katra, as part of the Navratra Festival.

The exhibition focuses on the themes “12 Saal Vishvas Ke, Vikas Ke aur Jan Kalyan Ke” and “Reform Utsav.”

 

Satish Kumar Sharma, joint chief executive officer of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Katra, attended as the chief guest. He stressed the need to organize awareness programmes regularly to inform the public about government schemes and help people access their benefits.

 

Rajesh Sharma of CBC Jammu said the government’s welfare schemes aim to improve the lives of disadvantaged sections of society.

 

Representatives from various departments highlighted key government schemes and services. Bharat Bhushan of the Agriculture Department spoke about the Kisan Credit Card (KCC), PM-KISAN, the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme and the Kisan Sathi Portal.

 

Ravi Khah of Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Ltd. (JKPDCL) explained the PM Surya Ghar scheme, including subsidies for rooftop solar installations.

 

Gulshan Kumari of the Social Welfare Department outlined pension schemes for senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities, along with scholarship applications through the National Scholarship Portal, marriage assistance and women’s support services.

 

Indu Manhas of the Health Department discussed noncommunicable diseases, their prevention and treatment, as well as maternal and child health initiatives, immunization, tuberculosis elimination and institutional deliveries.

The exhibition features displays on government schemes, information stalls, audio-visual presentations, expert talks, a drawing competition, an open quiz, seminars and cultural programmes. Departments participating in the event include Agriculture, Social Welfare, Sheep Husbandry, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sericulture, and Integrated Child Development Services. Health services, first aid and Ayushman Bharat registration facilities are also available.

 

The exhibition will remain open to pilgrims visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and the general public through Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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