JAMMU, Aug 7: To celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day and create awareness about the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, the Bhartiya Lok Sangeet Kala Sansthan (BLSKS), in collaboration with Sangam Tru Art Production, presented a patriotic Nukkad Natak as part of its 508th Friday Series Musical Play at the Rehearsal Hall, Durga Bhawan, Janipur, Jammu.
The musical play, titled “Har Ghar Tiranga,” was written, produced and directed by Dr. M.L. Dogra, former Regional Director of the Song and Drama Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
The programme was inaugurated by V.K. Magotra, former Regional Director, Directorate of Field Publicity, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, as the Chief Guest. Guests of Honour included Dr. Anju Kumari Dogra of the Health Department, Dr. Tara Singh Charak, former Deputy Director, Health Department, and senior media person Mukesh Singh.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest highlighted that the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, scheduled from August 9 to 17, is being observed as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations and that this year’s edition is dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the National Song, Vande Mataram. He encouraged citizens to proudly hoist the National Flag at their homes and strengthen the spirit of patriotism and national unity.
The cultural programme featured patriotic songs including “Uncha Rahe Tiranga,” “Mera Bharat Desh Hai,” “Sarfroshi Ki Tamanna,” and “Har Ghar Tiranga,” along with skits and traditional dance performances conveying messages of patriotism, national integration, cultural preservation, and social awareness. Theme-based songs written by Dr. M.L. Dogra received an enthusiastic response from the audience.
In his welcome address, Dr. M.L. Dogra, Chairman of BLSKS, explained the significance of the Tiranga as a symbol of India’s unity, freedom, courage, and national pride. He elaborated on the meaning of the saffron, white, and green colours and the Ashoka Chakra, while recalling the sacrifices of the country’s freedom fighters. He urged citizens, particularly the youth, to display the National Flag with dignity and actively participate in the campaign.
M.C. Kotwal, General Secretary of BLSKS, appealed to people to follow the Flag Code of India while hoisting the National Flag. He also highlighted that BLSKS organises more than 120 cultural and awareness programmes every year on themes such as national integration, rural development, drug abuse prevention, water sanitation, AIDS awareness, cleanliness, women’s empowerment, and the Beti Bachao campaign.
The programme featured performances by artists including Usha Raina, Rajni Gupta, Bindia Okheda, Sudesh Devi Manhas, Naiya Meenia, Poly Devi, Sapna Ahirwar, and several students of the music and computer institute. Master Deepak Kumar presented the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to the guests, artists, and audience for making the event a success.
The organisers informed that similar cultural programmes and door-to-door awareness campaigns on Har Ghar Tiranga will be conducted across different blocks of Jammu district in the coming week. The programme was also recorded and uploaded on social media to reach a wider audience.