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Basohli Fest: Jammu Divisional Commissioner stresses on showcasing rich cultural identity

Jammu, Oct 3 (UNI) Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar stressed the importance of showcasing rich cultural identity of Basohli through Ramleela, Ravi Aarti, folk and cultural performances, local artist presentations and a cultural procession during the annual Basohli Utsav (Festival) to be celebrated from Oct 19 to 21 in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Chairing a meeting of senior officers on Saturday to review the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Basohli Festival/Utsav here, the Divisional Commissioner in meeting discussed the proposed cultural, tourism, sports, academic and promotional activities, besides venue arrangements, participation, logistics, sanitation, security and crowd management.
Deputy Commissioner Kathua, Rajesh Sharma briefed the Chair on the arrangements being made and preparations underway for the successful conduct of the festival.
He also apprised the meeting of the steps already taken by the district administration for the smooth conduct of the event.
The proposed activities for the festival include Ramleela, Ravi Aarti, local artist performances, technical and academic sessions, folk and cultural performances, traditional games and sports activities, an Investors Summit, exhibition of local art and Basohli paintings, a cultural procession and a Local Cuisine Haat, showcasing the rich cultural heritage, artistic traditions, tourism potential and local products of Basohli and the adjoining areas.
The Divisional Commissioner directed all concerned departments to ensure close coordination and timely completion of assigned activities.
He asked them to finalise their activity plans and expected participation well in advance to facilitate arrangements for accommodation, meals, refreshments and other logistics.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the Tourism Department to showcase the tourism potential of Basohli and adjoining areas through suitable promotional activities and visitor engagement initiatives.
The Handicrafts and Handlooms Department was asked to involve local artisans through live demonstrations, display and sale of traditional products, with special focus on Basohli paintings and other local art forms, besides organising workshops and technical sessions.
The Chair emphasised wider participation of students, youth, local artists, artisans, cultural personalities, investors and prominent citizens.
He directed the concerned departments to organise traditional and local games and sports activities and facilitate participation through competitions and other interactive events.
Reviewing the proposed programme, the meeting discussed technical and academic sessions, seminars, panel discussions, Chaupal sessions, podcasts and an Investors Summit, covering themes related to art, culture, literature, tourism, sports, local entrepreneurship and economic opportunities.
He also emphasised promotion of the region’s culinary heritage through a Local Cuisine Haat, providing visitors an opportunity to experience and savour traditional local dishes and products.
The Divisional Commissioner directed the concerned departments to ensure cleanliness, improvement of approach roads, drainage, water and power supply, decoration, mobile toilets, waste management, fencing, barricading, security and crowd management at all identified venues.
He also stressed uninterrupted power supply and adequate lighting during evening programmes along with timely installation of temporary infrastructure.
The Divisional Commissioner further called for active involvement of local committees and public representatives and directed that all arrangements be reviewed through physical inspections to ensure timely completion.
He nominated ADC Basohli as the Nodal Officer for the Festival.
The senior officers of the concerned departments assured the Chair that all necessary arrangements would be completed in accordance with the directions issued during the meeting.
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