Srinagar, Jul 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday attended the Rotary Club of Kashmir’s installation ceremony, extending heartfelt congratulations to the new President and team and best wishes to the outgoing President. He highlighted three specific areas requiring the Rotary Club’s attention—creating a professional guidance chain for youth, protecting the environment with a scientific model, and joining the drug-free Jammu Kashmir campaign as an active partner.
The Lieutenant Governor said that for over 100 years, Rotary has put humanity first through dedicated, selfless service and today it stands as a global force for human welfare, driving positive change across the country. “Since 2019, as Jammu Kashmir advances with unified momentum, we have also seen the Rotary Club’s spirit of service in action, notably through their selfless medical initiatives across North, South Kashmir and Jammu Division. I want to tell the incoming President and executive team that they are entrusted with a vital torch, and carrying it forward with tangible impact is a profound duty placed upon their shoulders,” he said.
Three Key Areas for Rotary Club
1. Professional Guidance Chain for Youth: “I appeal to the Rotary Club of Kashmir not to limit itself to scholarships or book distribution alone, but to create a professional guidance chain, a network that connects young talents living in remote areas with experienced professionals. I want the Rotary Club of Kashmir to provide opportunities in digital education and skill development that prepare young people for a changing world,” the LG said.
2. Environmental Protection Model: “We can no longer confine ourselves to tree-planting drives. We must develop an environmental protection model based on scientific methods, long-term planning and the participation of local communities, which will inspire future generations. I want the Rotary Club of Kashmir to involve youth in this campaign and to partner with educational and research institutions. I wish to see the Rotary Club of Kashmir remembered for conserving rivers and lakes and for restoring forests to life,” he said.
3. Drug-Free J&K Campaign: The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the achievements of the 100-day drug-free J&K campaign and called upon Rotary Club of Kashmir to become an active and full partner in this public campaign. “The Rotary Club possesses medical expertise and enjoys public trust. It can launch de-addiction camps, awareness drives in colleges and universities, and livelihood and skill-development programs for youth. I know Rotary’s motto, ‘Service Above Self,’ is a pledge to a better public life, and contributions in these three areas will bring real change,” Sinha said.
The installation ceremony was attended by Rtn. Anil Kumar Singhal (District Governor), Rtn. Dr Touseef Bhatt (President, Rotary Club Kashmir), Rtn. Jagjit Singh (Outgoing President), Rtn. Adil Shah (Secretary), other office bearers, IUST Vice Chancellor Prof. Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, SKUAST Kashmir Vice Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo, SSP Srinagar Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Javid Ahmad Tenga, and prominent citizens from different walks of life.
