JAMMU, Sep 10: As part of its 20th Anniversary celebrations, 95 FM Tadka organised the grand finale of its “20 Ka Dum, 20 Kadam – Nasha Mukt Bharat Ki Aur” Drug Addiction Awareness and Talent Hunt initiative at Jammu Club, Jammu.
The programme was Presented by HDFC Bank, Supported by the Excise Department J&K, and Powered by Wheelocity Motors – Škoda Jammu, with Team Ideation as Event Partner, Bharatiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sanasthan as Cultural Partner and The Himalayan Mail as Print Partner.
The event was graced by Chief Guest Shridhar Patil (IPS), DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Guest of Honour Sanjay K. Bhat, Deputy Excise Commissioner Executive, Jammu, and Special Guest Dr. Deepak Kumar, SDM Jammu (North).
Vivek Shekhar Sharma, JKPS, SP City North, also attended the programme and appreciated the initiative, praising the efforts of 95 FM Tadka in engaging students on the issue of drug abuse. He stressed that such awareness initiatives should continue in the future.
Special Guest Invitees who had supported and contributed to the campaign were also honoured during the grand finale. The awardees included Dr. Satish Bhardwaj, KPS, SDPO West, Ms. Manpreet Kour, Consultant Psychologist, and Sh. Sahil Sharma, Musician and Judge, in recognition of their valuable contribution towards the awareness and talent hunt initiative.
Students from MIER College of Education, Jodhamal Public School, Govt. SPMR College of Commerce, Trikuta Group of Colleges, JP World School, JK Montessori Senior Secondary School, Govt. College for Women, Parade, and The Shri Ram Universal School participated in the campaign.
The Talent Hunt witnessed enthusiastic participation in singing, poetry and dance. Sunny from Govt. SPMR College of Commerce emerged as the winner in the Dance category, Deepakshi from JK Montessori Senior Secondary School won the Poetry category, while Swastika Dubey from The Shri Ram Universal School was declared the winner in the Singing category.
Sahil Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief and CEO of The Himalayan Mail, attended the grand finale and appreciated the initiative, assuring continued collaboration with the FM Tadka team for similar socially relevant initiatives in the future.
Representing 95 FM Tadka, Arif Bhat, Station Head, Srinagar, was present along with Sandeep Koul, Jammu Station Head, and Kailash Kerni, whose efforts contributed to the successful execution of the campaign. RJ Nitish Sharma hosted the programme.
The programme also featured musical and literary presentations, including participation by distinguished poets Sheikh Mohd. Kalyan, Amita Mehta, Yash Paul Yash and Dr. Chanchal Sharma.
Awards and appreciation were also presented to partners and contributors, including Kamal Manhas, Cluster Head, HDFC Bank, in recognition of their valuable support to the initiative.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks to all dignitaries, participating institutions, partners and supporters, with special acknowledgement to Subash Suri, General Manager, Jammu Club, and Er. Hemdeep Singh Ishar, Executive Member, Jammu Club, for their support and cooperation.
The grand finale marked a successful culmination of the “20 Ka Dum, 20 Kadam – Nasha Mukt Bharat Ki Aur” campaign, reinforcing the message of a drug-free society and encouraging young people to channel their energy and talent towards positive and creative pursuits.