CHHATROO, Nov 4: Higher Secondary School (HSS) Chhatroo celebrated Jammu and Kashmir UT Foundation Day and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on October 31 with great enthusiasm by organising a series of activities promoting national unity, integrity, cleanliness and environmental awareness.
The programme was organised in compliance with the official communication issued by the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Chhatroo.
The celebrations began with a Run for Unity (Ekta Daud), which was flagged off from the school premises. Students, teaching staff and members of local sports clubs participated enthusiastically under the guidance of Principal Vinod Kumar Baboria. The run highlighted the importance of national unity, communal harmony and togetherness among the younger generation.
A special assembly was also organised, during which the Rashtriya Ekta Pledge was administered to students, teaching and non-teaching staff. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
As part of the celebrations, a one-hour cleanliness and plantation drive was conducted across the school campus and adjoining areas. Students and staff actively participated in cleaning the surroundings and planting saplings, spreading awareness about environmental protection and contributing to the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
The school administration expressed gratitude to the Office of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Chhatroo, for providing the opportunity to participate in these important national and civic initiatives.
All activities were conducted successfully in a disciplined manner and concluded within the prescribed timeline. The celebrations reflected the school’s commitment to instilling patriotism, civic responsibility and environmental consciousness among students.