Festival to boost culture, tourism, local economy
SHOPIAN, NOVEMBER 06: In a landmark initiative to foster community engagement and promote local heritage, the District Administration Shopian, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Charandeep Singh, held a high-level interactive meeting Friday at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian.
The meeting, as per an official statement, was convened for celebrating ‘Jashn-e-Hurud’, a first-of-its-kind festival planned for the district.
The comprehensive consultative interaction brought together key stakeholders, including prominent members of civil society, traders associations, youth representatives and the media fraternity.
Speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted that ‘Jashn-e-Hurud’ will mark a new dawn for Shopian by celebrating its unique identity, promoting local talent and bringing the community together in a festive environment. He stated that the festival is envisioned as a catalyst to spotlight Shopian’s tourism potential and support local vendors, artisans and businesses.
The District Administration assured full administrative backing for the event, emphasizing structured setups, robust media outreach and comprehensive security arrangements to make the maiden celebration a resounding success.
Deliberations focused on collaborative planning to ensure the event serves as a vibrant platform showcasing Shopian’s rich cultural ethos, scenic beauty and local enterprise.
Community-driven insights and suggestions were gathered during discussions with civil society members and trade unions.
The meeting was attended by Additional District Development Commissioner Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone, ADC Dr. Zakir Hussain Faaz, members of the Traders Federation, Civil Society representatives, Fruit Growers and media personnel.
