Bharuch, Gujarat: Bharuch in Gujarat is setting a new benchmark in celebration of Republic Day. In a unique endeavor marking the 74th Republic Day celebrations innovative and inclusive, District Collector Tushar Sumera has sent out personalized letters to 2500 people, drawn from diverse spheres of life, to attend the district program at the Collectorate.

Sumera further said: “I am glad this year Bharuch will set a new benchmark in the country by inviting women from self help groups, farmers, sportspersons, ex-army men, Divyangjan, doctors, engineers, lawyers, Covid affected children, among others. I am excited and looking forward to hosting them all on January 26. Together we shall cheer and take pride on India’s Republic Day.”

Sumera also calls this “a fitting tribute to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for celebrating the spirit of Amrit Kaal.” “Reforms are being undertaken by conviction, not compulsion. They are a win-win choice. No real economic growth possible without inclusion and no inclusion possible without growth,’’ observed the Prime Minister while speaking at the first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture.

The invitees by Bharuch district administration also include youth leaders, distinguished personalities who settled in Bharuch from other states, chairman and members of all APMCs, Hon. Judges, journalists, NGOs and their leaders, members from various clubs, all members of Cooperative institutions such as banks, milk cooperatives, etc., Covid affected children, chartered accountants, architects, representatives from religious institutions, topper students from various colleges and higher education institutions, 10th and 12th district toppers from last three years, educational institutions involved in skill development, members of business unions and organizations, owners from hotel, restaurants, multiplexes (service sectors), representatives from leading industries and industries associations, builders, social leaders, members from travels and transport associations, ex. MPs and MLAs, political leaders, District Panchayat and Block Panchayat members, Nagar Palika members, principals of colleges, members of the Fisheries association, Salt association, government officials, and other distinguished civilians have been invited to be part of the District level celebration of the 74th Republic Day.

“This individual invitation to be a part of celebration from the district administration with the signature of the District Collector is something fascinating which not only recognizes and celebrates individual achievement and contribution towards the nation building of civilians but rejoices the pride of belongingness to the society, district and country. Individual and collective efforts by these people and organizations bring pivotal and significant change in societal upbringing,” added Sumera. 

An attempt to make change through collaborative efforts from the Administration in harmony with such diversified strata of people, right from farmers to industry to civil society organizations is appreciable welcome initiative by Bharuch District Administration. /BI/