3-day UT level Kala Utsav-2022 begins, Alok Kumar inaugurated celebrations.

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RAJOURI, DECEMBER 14:–Principal Secretary, School Education Department (SED) Alok Kumar on Wednesday inaugurated a 3-d ay UT level Kala Utsav-2022 event being organised by the Samagra Shiksha, SED J&K at Teacher Bhawan in Jammu.
The program started with the National Anthem and with a traditional lamp lighting ceremony by the dignitaries, besides wearing ethnic Dogra ‘Pagris’ to the dignitaries.
A few cultural performances were also presented on stage to reflect the cultural flavours of different socio-geographical regions of the J&K.
Students belonging to different districts & selected at Divisional Level Kala Utsav competitions are participating in a 3-day event to showcase their talents.
The best among them under various categories of art forms, one male and one female (in each category), shall be shortlisted for a National level event which is scheduled to be held in the month of January 2023 at Bhumbheshwar in Orissa.
Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma, Director School Education (Jammu) Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma; Director Finance, Iftikhar Hussain; Special Secretary, SED, Nasir Wani; and Parshotam Kumar, Joint Director Planning also joined the celebrations & appreciated students’ mesmerising performances.
Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Deep Raj Kanethia reiterated that Samagra Shiksha focuses more on a holistic approach towards providing quality education integrated with art & culture, sports, and other domains in alignment with New Education Policy-2020.
“Kala Utsav includes a complete process of identifying, exploring, practicing, evolving and understanding our tangible and intangible cultural expressions which enables the participants to live the complete cultural experience besides enhancing variegated skills of the participants and preparing them as ambassadors of our culture,” said Dr. Ravi Shankar Sharma.
He emphasized for the participation of students, teachers, and parents in the 6th edition of “Pariksha Pe Charcha”, which shall be held in January 2023, and registration for which shall be closed on 30th December 2022.
Principal Secretary, SED Alok Kumar encouraged the participants to put in their best efforts for final performances at the National level.
“The government of India has been implementing various schemes for providing better platforms to children for showcasing their talent in different fields. Students & parents must avail maximum benefit out of these schemes for overall nurturing of children,” said Alok Kumar.
He also reiterated that Parkisha Pe Charcha (PPC) is a part of the larger movement ‘Exam Warriors’, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to create a stress-free atmosphere for youngsters and where the unique individuality of each child is celebrated, encouraged, & allowed to express itself fully.
“Nation is moving towards new directions, under the innovative leadership of Prime Minister, who shall be hosting the presidency of the forthcoming G-20 Summit, which is a matter of pride for every Citizen of India,” said Alok Kumar.
He appreciates the efforts of Samagra Shiksha and Directorates of School Education for the selection of talented students at zonal, district, & divisional levels.
Deputy Director Planning, Samagra Shiksha, Bilal Rashid coordinated the program.
Joint Director SCERT, H. R. Pakhroo; Adm. Officer, Jagdeep Padha; Coordinators, Ajeet Sharma & Prem Nath; Fayaz A. Fayaz (Asst. Prof. SCERT; Principal DIET Jammu, Roshan Lal; Devinder Manhas, Dr. Ravinder Jangral, Mudassir Wani, ASC, Ashwani Kumar, Vijay Sharma were also present at the event.