Kathua,15.01.2026: The District Administration Kathua today reviewed the arrangements for the Second Phase of the Commemoration of 150 Years of National Pride – ‘Vande Mataram’, to be observed from January 19 to January 26, in a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma.
The DC emphasised engaging maximum public participation by organising rallies, debates, symposiums, cultural programmes and awareness activities, while integrating ongoing departmental events with the campaign to achieve its intended objectives. He stressed that the activities should reflect the spirit of unity, patriotism and national pride associated with Vande Mataram.
The DC directed all concerned departments to ensure coordinated implementation of the campaign across the district. He further instructed that ADCs and SDMs shall oversee and monitor the campaign in their respective sub-divisions to ensure effective outreach at the grassroots level.
During the meeting, it was reiterated that all stakeholder departments including Education, Rural Development, Health, ICDS and Information shall actively disseminate information about the campaign and ensure the involvement of students, youth and community members at the grassroots level.
The DC also directed the departments to upload details and documentation of all activities on the dedicated campaign portal in a timely manner to facilitate monitoring and reporting.
Among others, ADDC Kathua, GM DIC Kathua, ADC Kathua, RTO, ACD and other district officers were present, while ADC Basohli, ADC Billawar, SDM Hiranagar and SDM Bani joined the meeting virtually.
