Early Times Report
KATRA, Oct 16: The Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Jammu, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, continued its eight-day multimedia exhibition at Government Higher Secondary School, Katra, on Friday, highlighting 12 years of governance, development and public welfare under the themes "12 Saal Vishwas Ke, Vikas Ke aur Jan Kalyan Ke" and "Reform Utsav."
Ayushi Puri (IIS), Deputy Director, Doordarshan Regional News, Jammu, attended the programme as chief guest. She highlighted key government initiatives, including PMGKAY, Ujjwala Yojana, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, PMAY, PM SVANidhi, Jan Aushadhi Kendras, Mudra Yojana, Har Ghar Jal and PM Surya Ghar, noting their role in improving access to food security, healthcare, housing, livelihood opportunities and essential services. She urged young people to spread awareness about these schemes among eligible beneficiaries.
Vijay Mattoo of CBC Jammu, in his welcome address, said the Bureau uses multimedia exhibitions and outreach programmes to disseminate information about Central Government schemes and facilitate coordination among departments to improve public awareness.
Representatives of the Social Welfare, Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) and Education departments briefed participants on welfare and social security pensions, marriage assistance, scholarships, women and child welfare programmes, child protection services, helplines and other departmental schemes.
The exhibition features information panels on government initiatives, audio-visual displays, selfie corners, and the distribution of information booklets and leaflets. Departmental stalls, expert talks, a drawing competition, an open quiz, seminars and cultural programmes were among the day's activities. Stalls from departments including Social Welfare, Sheep Husbandry, ICDS, Agriculture, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Sericulture and Ayushman Bharat also provided information and services to visitors.
The exhibition, being held from October 12 to 19, 2026, is open to pilgrims visiting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine and the general public. Residents of Katra are invited to visit the venue between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Entry is free. |
