Jammu, April 13: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the ‘Tawi Aarti’ and ‘Baisakhi Mela’ at Tawi Riverfront Jammu & sought the blessings of Suryaputri River Tawi and prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being of all.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu Smart City Limited, Shri Raghunathji Corridor Vikas Council, Tourism Department, Acharyas, Archakas, young volunteers, and everyone associated with the grand event.
The Lieutenant Governor said, the ceremonial worship ‘Tawi Aarti’ expressing gratitude and reverence on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi is truly a divine spectacle. He said, the living tradition in the city of temples offers a powerful spiritual experience.
It is a cultural idea and spiritual flow and with the beginning of Aarti at Tawi Riverfront, efforts are being made to awaken our ancient culture. Tawi Aarti, the sacred ceremony, is the medium to express our ancient values and ideals on the banks of this sacred river & today’s grand Aarti has started a new era,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor reiterated that, once all the projects related to Tawi riverfront are complete, it will offer a unique and charming experience for the residents and travellers. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor also spoke on the incredible works done by Jammu Smart City Limited in Jammu in the last few years.
He added that I want to take a moment to appreciate the incredible efforts of the JSCL team including the engineers, planners, workers on the ground, and most importantly, you the people of Jammu. Your support, patience, and faith in this mission have made all this possible. I assure you, the government will continue to stand firmly behind such development efforts. Our vision is clear to make Jammu not just smart, but safe, green, inclusive, and future-ready.
Satish Sharma, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs; Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Devansh Yadav, Municipal Commissioner Jammu and CEO of Jammu Smart City Limited; heads of various religious and business associations, members of civil society groups, Acharyas and Archakas were present.
Members of Legislative Assembly; Administrative Secretaries; Deputy Commissioner Jammu and senior officials of Civil and Police Administration and people from all walks of life also took part in the Tawi Aarti.
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