To celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and 75 glorious years of Independence, Police Family Welfare Society (PFWS) and the Delhi Police in collaboration with Ministry of Culture organised a “Rangoli Making, Lullaby and Deshbhakti Songs Writing” competition for police personnel and their families.
More than 15,000 entries were received for all events. To confer awards the winners, a prize distribution ceremony of was organised on Saturday at Central Park, Connaught Place, an official statement said.
Minister for External Affairs and Culture Meenakshi Lekhi was the chief guest for the function. Govind Mohan, secretary, Ministry of Culture, was the special guest. Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana President/PFWS Anu Asthana, senior police officers and members of PFWS were also present, it said.
According to the statement, Lekhi appreciated the talent and performance of the Delhi Police staff and their families. She further stated that such talent exhibited by the police staff will certainly help in discharging their hard duties while dealing with criminals.
Asthana praised continuous efforts of PFWS in providing relentless support to the Delhi Police families in all walks of life, it said.
In the end, the chief guests awarded the winners with certificate and cash for all categories of the three events. In addition, they also awarded winners of postage stamp, the statement added.