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SAMBA, NOVEMBER 07: The District Administration Samba today organised a momentous celebration at Government Higher Secondary School (Boys) Vijaypur, marking the inauguration of nationwide festivities commemorating 150 years of India’s iconic National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’. The event began with the resonant strains of the National Anthem, immediately followed by a soul-stirring collective rendition of the National Song by enthusiastic students, whose voices united to create an atmosphere charged with patriotic passion and national pride. The celebration showcased the rich cultural tapestry of the nation through captivating group dances and stirring patriotic songs, each performance embodying the enduring spirit of unity, devotion and unwavering commitment to the motherland that Vande Mataram has inspired across generations.

In a historic convergence of local and national pride, the event was live-streamed simultaneously with the national-level inauguration presided over by the Prime Minister of India, seamlessly connecting Samba’s participants with millions across the country in a shared celebration of this timeless anthem of freedom and sacrifice.

The participants included Deputy Commissioner   Ayushi Sudan; Additional District Development Commissioner Champa Devi Thakur; Additional Deputy Commissioner Jagdish Singh, besides district officers, functionaries from the police department and an impressive assembly of dedicated teachers and enthusiastic students, all united in their reverence for this sacred song. The programme culminated with a fitting and powerful tribute to the glorious legacy of Vande Mataram and reaffirming the unshakeable spirit of patriotism that continues to bind the nation together in its journey towards progress and prosperity.


JAMMU, NOVEMBER 07: Government College of Education Jammu proudly celebrated the 150th anniversary of the iconic national song Vande Mataram, with great fervor and patriotism.

  The celebration began with the mass singing of Vande Mataram, led by the Principal Dr. Jyoti Parihar, followed by teaching, non-teaching  staff and students.

The collective rendition of the national song filled the air with patriotism and unity. This was followed by a live broadcast of the Prime Minister's address to the nation on the occasion of the 150th year of Vande Mataram.

The event was a grand success, with students and faculty members participating with great enthusiasm. The celebration concluded with a renewed sense of patriotism and a pledge to uphold the values of unity, integrity and national pride. The entire event was coordinated by NSS team members, Dr. Shubhra Jamwal, Prof. Roopa, Prof. Kiran, Prof. Deepali Kundal and Dr Ambica Kumari.


Live streaming of national launch, mass recitation, padyatras held across offices & institutions

KATHUA, NOVEMBER 7: District Kathua today joined the nationwide Vande Mataram @150 celebrations, commemorating 150 years of the National Song, with the district-level event held at the DC Office Complex.

The programme featured live streaming of the national inaugural ceremony addressed by the Prime Minister, followed by a collective rendition and recitation of Vande Mataram.

Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma; SSP Mohita Sharma; District officers, sectoral heads and employees were present on the occasion. The gathering resonated with patriotic fervor as officers and participants together paid tribute to the spirit of national unity and cultural heritage.

In a show of widespread participation and public engagement, similar ceremonies were conducted simultaneously across government offices, schools, colleges and other institutions in the district. Padyatras, awareness programmes and cultural renditions formed part of the day’s activities under the ongoing Vande Mataram @150 campaign.

Further, mass recitation of Vande Mataram was held across various offices, educational campuses and field institutions, where students, youth groups, staff and community members actively took part, echoing a unified expression of national pride.

The district administration has urged public cooperation and continued participation in upcoming events scheduled under the campaign, reinforcing the message of shared identity, harmony and collective national spirit.


LG pays tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Our commitment and dedication to motherland will take our nation to its destiny of a Viksit Bharat: LG

Young generation must remember that they are inheritors of this great civilization and their contribution in progress and prosperity of society will be fitting tribute to Maa Bharti: LG Sinha

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 07: The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha attended the 150th year celebration of 'Vande Mataram', organised by Department of Culture.

The Lieutenant Governor paid tributes to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and visited the exhibition on the National Song 'Vande Mataram’. He said, Rishi Bankim Chandra had strengthened the bond between Maa Bharti and her sons and inspired people to secure the independence.





“Our commitment and dedication to the motherland will take our nation to its destiny of a Viksit Bharat. Young generation must remember that they are inheritors of this great civilization and their contribution in the progress and prosperity of society will be fitting tribute to Maa Bharti,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The year 2025 marks 150 Years of Vande Mataram. Our national song “Vande Mataram”, by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was written during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami which was on 7th November in 1875. Vande Mataram first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of his novel Anandamath. The song, invoking the Motherland as the embodiment of strength, prosperity and divinity, gave poetic expression to India’s awakening spirit of unity and self-respect. It soon became an enduring symbol of devotion to the nation. The celebrations witnessed Mass Singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” with participation of citizens across all segments of society.

Shri Jugal Kishore Sharma, Member of Parliament; Er. Gulam Ali Khatana, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha; Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home; Shri Bhim Sen Tuti; IGP Jammu; Shri Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; administrative secretaries; senior officials; heads of educational institutions; youth and prominent citizens were present. Officials and people from across Jammu Kashmir also joined the UT-level commemorative event through virtual mode.