GUWAHATI: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya launched three schemes, namely the Governor Assam “Rashtriya Kritagyata Evam Jagrookta” Yojana, the Governor Assam “Kartavya se Vikas” Yojana, and the Governor Assam Amrit Sarovar - Sadbhavna Sangat Protsahan” Yojana, at a function held at Raj Bhavan on Saturday.
Rashtriya Kritagyata Evam Jagrookta Yojana has been conceptualized to enable people in general, especially the students, to show their gratitude to the personnel in the armed forces who are engaged in protecting the nation. This state-level initiative will be made operational in partnership with the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam, wherein sensitization programmes will be held in schools, colleges, and universities covering all districts and across the length and breadth of the state. In this scheme, personal experiences of the life and service of the armed forces will be shared by serving officers, ex-servicemen, Veer Naari, etc., which is expected to instill patriotism, discipline, and dedication towards the nation among the youth.
Kartavya se Vikas Yojana is a scheme to foster a sense of responsibility and bring about awareness in the society. It is a pathbreaking initiative that will be implemented by Raj Bhavan, Assam, in partnership with Nehru Yuva Kendra. For this yojana, a number of educational institutions like schools and colleges will be roped in wherein awareness and sensitization programmes will be held under the aegis of Nehru Yuva Kendra. The programme will focus on themes like Fundamental Duties, feelings of nationalism, national integration, etc., in an attempt to ignite the spirit of dutifulness in the youth and encourage them to become an engine for transforming India into “Viskit Bharat” and promote the idea of the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative.
Amrit Sarovar - Sadbhavna Sangat Protsahan Yojana is a programme under which efforts will be made to develop Amrit Sarovars into goodwill venues. As a part of the yojana, each Amrit Sarovar will have a community shed that would imbibe the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (One world, one family) through different activities.
Speaking on the occasion, the governor said that the rendering service to the nation by joining the armed forces is a privilege of the few. However, service to the nation by honouring and according the armed forces due respect and regard is the duty of every citizen. He, therefore, said that everyone should work fulfilling one’s duties towards society. He called upon the students to make optimum use of their unbridled energy to bring about transformative changes for the welfare of the community. He also asked them to be innovative in their service to the nation and bring smiles to the faces of the underprivileged.
The Governor said that through Amrit Sarovar - Sadbhavna Sangat Protsahan, efforts will be taken to enhance the existing parameters of Amrit Sarovars by integrating solar plants, flagpoles, and creating spaces for community engagement. These sites could serve as venues for important day celebrations. Activities such as tree plantation drives and community gatherings would foster a sense of togetherness and rejuvenate the spirit of the villages.
Speaking on the Prime Minister’s monthly Mann Ki Baat programme, the Governor requested the Vice Chancellors to arrange for the broadcast of Mann Ki Baat sessions among students and teachers, as these messages could inspire them to contribute meaningfully to society’s development and progress, stated a press release.
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