JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 24: Regional Outreach Bureau, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Department of Information and Public Relations, today organized a two-day photo exhibition on the completion of the yearlong celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, here at media complex.
Joint Director Information Jammu, Namrita Dogra inaugurated the exhibition.
Speaking on the occasion, the Joint Director Information said that ROB and Information have organized the exhibition, which is based on the life history/struggle of Mahatma Gandhi after completion of a year-long celebration of 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi.
She said that the teachings/ message of Gandhi Ji is still very relevant in the present time especially the Swacchta Abhiyan, cleanliness. She urged the public to follow the message of Gandhi Ji for cleanliness and keeping their surroundings clean and well sanitize which is necessary especially in the times of the COVID pandemic.
Deputy Director ROB, Neha Jalali, while speaking on the occasion said that the ROB has organized series of activities to celebrate the 150th years of Mahatma Gandhi and on the culmination of the yearlong celebration this photo exhibition was organized. She threw light on the life history of Gandhi Ji and said his principles and teachings are still relevant in the contemporary era. She urged the public to follow the principles of Gandhi Ji and implement in their life.
Photos of Mahatma Gandhi’s life right from his school days, his arrival in India from South Africa, his time in Eravada jail, the non-cooperation movement, salt satyagraha, the Quit India Movement, and other important moments of his life were displayed at the exhibition.
Cultural Officer Information Department, Parul Khajuria besides other officers, officials of the ROB, and Information Department were also present.