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Hosting of grand Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav on 24th & 25th of Feb; ADC Bhaderwah reviews final preparedness

Publish Date : 22/02/2023

Askani Utsav

Bhaderwah, February 20: Additional Deputy Commissioner Bhadarwah Chowdhary Dilmir today reviewed and finalised the arrangements for the grand celebration of the Askini Bhaderkashi Utsav in a meeting with key departments here at Revenue Complex Bhaderwah. Tehsildar Bhaderwah, SDPO Bhadarwah, XEN PWD, DYSSO Doda, EO Municipality, AEE JPDCL, Senior Officers from Indian Army, Cultural Academy Doda, representatives of Trade Tour and travel Association and other representative officials of other departments attended the meeting. 
 
It was informed that the mega event is being organised under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahautsav and is scheduled to be held on 24th & 25th of February at various locations in and around Bhaderwah with main activities at Jai Valley Bhaderwah.
 
During the two days event Musical carnival, Sports activities like cricket, football etc, ATV bike ride, food stalls, local fashion show, Snow Skiing, Rafting, Local Wrestling and other fun activities shall be available for the tourists. Huge rush of tourists from across the UT and other parts of the country is expected for which all the arrangements are being made in place and in advance.
 
It was also decided that Voice of Askini Bhaderkashi Contest shall be held during the Utsav to showcase the local talent and select the best artists from Chinab region. 
 
During the meeting threadbare discussion was held with regard to the finalisation of activities, decoration of venue, safety and security measures, traffic management, selection of Artists, besides availability of other essential services on the scheduled days and dates.
       
In the meeting it was finalized that Guest Artist singer Kabul Bukhari besides local Artist from whole Chenab valley region shall decorate the event with their magic voices and art. The local artists shall be made available by the cultural Academy Doda.