Rotary Club of Kashmir president briefs LG on three-point social agenda

Ziraat Times News Desk

Srinagar, August 18, 2026: President of the Rotary Club of Kashmir, Dr. Touseef Bhatt, called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday and briefed him on the Club’s three-point agenda focusing on drug de-addiction, environmental conservation and youth empowerment.

During the meeting, Dr. Bhatt outlined the Club’s vision of undertaking meaningful and sustainable community interventions across Jammu & Kashmir, with particular emphasis on grassroots communities and young people.

He also apprised the Lieutenant Governor of two major community projects being initiated by the Rotary Club of Kashmir in collaboration with Rotary Clubs from different parts of the country.

One of the projects is a Solar Village initiative at Machil in Kupwara, aimed at promoting clean energy and improving access to sustainable energy solutions in the remote area.

The second is an Artisan Empowerment project at Dub in Ganderbal, which seeks to support local artisans, strengthen traditional livelihoods and create sustainable economic opportunities.

Dr. Bhatt said the collaboration with Rotary Clubs across the country reflected Rotary’s spirit of partnership and would help bring together expertise, resources and community service for the benefit of people in Jammu & Kashmir.

He said the Club plans to expand similar initiatives to other underserved communities, keeping environmental sustainability, social empowerment and youth participation at the centre of its programmes.

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha appreciated the initiatives and assured the Rotary Club of Kashmir of all possible support. He encouraged the Club to continue its efforts in the areas of social development, environmental protection and community empowerment.

Dr. Bhatt expressed gratitude to the Lieutenant Governor for his encouragement and support and reiterated the Club’s commitment to Rotary’s principle of “Service Above Self” and to contributing towards a healthier, greener and more empowered Jammu & Kashmir.

12 COMMENTS

  1. It’s encouraging to see the Rotary Club of Kashmir taking a proactive approach with their three-point social agenda. Initiatives like this can really foster community development and enhance collaboration among local organizations. see here

  2. It’s encouraging to see the Rotary Club of Kashmir focusing on a three-point social agenda. The commitment to addressing local issues is crucial for community development. Looking forward to the positive impact this initiative will create! recommended

  3. It’s encouraging to see the Rotary Club of Kashmir taking a proactive stance by presenting a three-point social agenda to the LG. Community engagement is vital, and I hope this leads to tangible improvements in the region. recommended

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