Festivals are the best medicine to de-stress yourself

Chief Parliamentary Secretary (PWD, Health and Family Welfare and Information and Public Relations) Sanjay Awasthi said that the year-long fairs and festivals in the state teach us the art of stress-free living and encourage us to take active part in the development process by concentrating. Sanjay Awasthi was addressing the concluding ceremony of the two-day Ashtami Mela at Jakhauli in Deora Gram Panchayat of Arki Assembly Constituency today.
Greeting the people present in the premises of Jakholi Bhadrakali Temple on the two-day Ashtami Mela, the Chief Parliamentary Secretary said that the fair held on the occasion of Navratri every year is a symbol of the faith of the people of the state.
Sanjay Awasthi said that fairs and festivals are a reflection of our rich culture and traditions. Fairs, festivals and celebrations play an important role in spreading the knowledge of these traditions to the younger generation. He said that planned development of Arki Assembly Constituency is his goal and every effort is being made to achieve this goal.
He urged the youth to stay away from drugs and follow their traditions as well as inform others about them.
On the occasion, the Chief Parliamentary Secretary announced a grant of Rs. 1.50 lakh for the construction of Community Hall Jakholi, Rs. 1 lakh for the Kyardu of Shamshan Ghat Road Jakholi, Rs. 1 lakh for Community Hall Kotli and Rs. 1100 per school for the children of 7 different schools presenting cultural programmes. He also announced a grant of Rs 21 lakh for the event.
Kabaddi and chess competitions were also held on the occasion. A total of 10 teams participated in Kabaddi, out of which Bachhala Namhol team stood first with a cash prize of Rs 7100 along with the trophy and Badeshwar Kotla team stood second with a cash prize of Rs 5100 along with the trophy. In chess, Prakash bagged the first place and Yogesh the second place with cash prize of Rs 700 and Rs 500 respectively.
The Chief Parliamentary Secretary also heard public grievances on the occasion.