Governor Droupadi Murmu addressing the gathering on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti said that khadi and cottage industries can be upgraded and utilised for making villages self-dependent. Murmu said that khadi has been part of the national freedom as Mahatma Gandhi himself was very keen about weaving and wearing khadi.
The Governor laid emphasis on uniform development for building a progressive nation. Murmu said that the lesson of truth and non-violence has to be adhered in words and spirit. Beckoning people of the State to wear Khadi on Republic Day, Independence Day and Gandhi Jayanti apart from other occasions, Murmu added “The new generation is adopting khadi which is a good sign. Attention must be given on strengthening the economic condition of Khadi Gramodyog so that villagers can be connected with it. Village and cottage industries should be boosted up for making people self dependent.”
Urban Development Minister CP Singh said that Mahatma Gandhi united people of the nation with national movement. He summoned children to maintain cleanliness. Prior to this, Governor, along with the ministers, paid floral tribute on the statue of ex Prime Minister lal Bahadur Shastri. A one act play on the life of Mahatma Gandhi was played by the school children. Murmu also felicitated stone sculptors of Dumka with certificates and tool kits.
On this occasion Mayor Asha lakra, Deputy Mayor Sanjeev Vijaywargia, MP Ram Tahal Choudhary, MlA Navin Jaiswal, Khadi Board Chairman Sanjay Seth and MD Dipankar Panda along with other people were present at Morabadi.
Similarly, cleanliness initiative was taken up by several schools, colleges, NGOs and universities to mark the occasion. Student volunteers of the National Service Scheme cell of BIT Mesra undertook a drive to reach out to the masses and impart the message of Gandhi to keep the nation clean.
Nukkad Nataks were also performed by the volunteers focusing upon the need for cleanliness. Several people took a vow to keep their surroundings clean and actively perform their social and civic responsibilities.
Similarly, cleanliness drive was carried out on DPS Ranchi and Oxford Public School premises. DPS Principal, Ram Singh and the staff members cleaned the dirt and grime accumulated outside the school premises to mark the occasion.
Swachhta Pakhwara kicked off in CCl with Swacchta Oath. Inspiring everyone for cleanliness drive, CCl CMD, Gopal Singh said that dream of Mahatma Gandhi was not only to gain political freedom from the British regime but also to create a clean and developed nation. Singh announced that CCl will be carrying out special cleanliness mission for proper disposal of garbage generated from coal mine, colonies and offices.
Similarly, MECON and HEC also actively participated in cleanliness drive encouraging people to take up the initiative ahead and keep the city clean. Jharkhand State congress committee marked the occasion as ‘Gram Swaraj Diwas’.