Shopian, 10 August(KNS): As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ and under the banner of ‘Meri Maati, Mera Desh’ Campaign, the District Information Centre (DIC) Shopian in Collaboration with Cultural Unit Kashmir, Department of Information and Public Relations, J&K and Chief Education Office, Shopian  today organized Nukad Natak and Debate  competition at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Shopian.

The Chief Education Officer, Shopian, Mushtaq Ahmed was the Chief Guest and the  District Information Officer (DIO) Shopian, Showkat Hussain Ganie was  the Guest of Honour on the occasion.

Principal, Cultural Coordinator, Staff Members of School, information department and a large gathering of students attended the programme.

10 students of the School spoke on the theme of " Ae Watan Tuje Salam" and deliberated on various related aspects. Artists from Tulkul Arts and Media Collective Theatre, Wahthoora Chadoora Budgam performed Nukad Natak and skit on National unity, brotherhood, drug Addiction, developmental Scenario and other issues. The dramatic performances of the Artists enthralled the audience, and were appreciated by the students.

Speaking on the occasion, DIO thanked the School management, Cultural Unit, DIPR for their support in organizing the programme. The principal of the school appreciated the initiative of the Information Department for organizing the event. Later, momentos, prizes and certificates were distributed among the participants and position holders of the debate competition.(KNS).