Excelsior Correspondent
KARNAH-KUPWARA, Oct 2: In a remarkable celebration of culture and community spirit, the District Administration Kupwara in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs today organized Mega Karnah Festival at tribal village Amrohee near Line of Control (LoC) in Teetwal block, under nationwide ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’.
The vibrant festival was marked by great fervour and enthusiasm, drawing large crowds and offering a rich display of the region’s unique tribal and cultural heritage. Set against the breath-taking backdrop of Karnah Valley, the event witnessed the participation of people from all walks of life, celebrating unity, diversity, and tradition.
The day-long festival featured an impressive array of cultural programmes, including folk music, traditional dance performances, art displays, and local cuisine stalls. Local and regional artists enthralled the audience with their talent, while visitors experienced the authentic flavours and colours of Karnah’s cultural identity.
The festival saw enthusiastic participation of people from different walks of life, including MLA Karnah, Javaid Ahmad Mirchal; Union Secretary Tribal Affairs, Vibhu Nayar; Secretary Tribal Affairs Department J&K, Prasanna Ramaswamy G; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Shrikant Balasaheb Suse; Brigade Commander 104 Brigade Tangdar, S K Pradhan; ASP Kupwara and ACR Kupwara.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Karnah highlighted the need for the administration to work for overall development of the Karnah sub division being a far flung and backward area.
Union Secretary, Tribal Affairs, while addressing the local tribal community in their language during the Karnah Festival 2025 in Village Amrohi, emphasized the Government’s commitment to tribal development under the Dharti Aaba – Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan.
He informed that the Dharti Aaba scheme is being implemented in over 60,000 villages, including Village Amrohi, and urged the villagers to participate actively in prioritizing their top five development needs. He assured that the government machinery would work shoulder to shoulder at their doorstep to meet these needs.
Secretary Tribal Affairs J&K also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the need for strengthening the efforts towards eradication of drug peddling and drug abuse. He provided awareness about the ‘Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan’ and urged upon the people to take benefit under the Abhiyan which is meant for their upliftment and welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Balasaheb Suse welcomed the dignitaries and participants for reaching to the far flung village to participant in the mega awareness programme.
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