19/06/2026
Hon'ble Minister Shri Satish Sharma Reviews Arrangements for Mela Kheer Bhawani at Tullmulla; Visits Service Camp Organised by Food and Supplies Employees Association Kashmir.
Tullmulla, Ganderbal, June 19, 2026:-
Hon'ble Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports, and ARI & Trainings, J&K, Satish Sharma visited the revered Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple to review the arrangements and preparations being made for the smooth and successful conduct of the annual Mela Kheer Bhawani.
During the visit, he reviewed the arrangements being made by different departments and stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure the successful conduct of the mela.
The Hon'ble Minister also visited the Service and Refreshment Camp established by the Food and Supplies Employees Association Kashmir at the shrine premises, where arrangements have been made to provide refreshments and assistance to the devotees visiting the holy shrine. He appreciated the efforts of the Association and its members for their active participation in facilitating the smooth conduct of the religious event and for rendering voluntary public service.
On his arrival, Shri Satish Sharma Ji was accorded a warm welcome by senior trade union leader, Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Employees Joint Consultative Committee (JKEJCC) and President of the Food and Supplies Employees Association Kashmir, Haji Abdul Qayoom Beigh, along with prominent trade union leaders Shahnawaz Ahmad Ahanger, Manzoor Ishbari, Majid Gulzar Naqeeb, Syed Parvez Raja , Ajaz Ali Tantray, Javeed Ahmad Kambay and several other employee representatives.
During the interaction, the representatives of the Association informed the Hon'ble Minister that the Food and Supplies Employees Association Kashmir has been regularly organising Service and Refreshment Camps at various religious and holy places across Jammu and Kashmir for the last three decades, irrespective of religion, caste or creed. They highlighted that such camps are organised on major religious and auspicious occasions associated with different faiths, reflecting the Association's commitment towards communal harmony, brotherhood, social responsibility and humanitarian service. The Association reiterated that it would continue to uphold these traditions in the future and contribute towards strengthening the bonds of mutual respect and coexistence among all communities.
Speaking on the occasion, Haji Abdul Qayoom Beigh, on behalf of the employees of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department, assured the Hon'ble Minister of the complete cooperation and wholehearted support of the employees in strengthening the department and serving the public in an efficient, transparent and people-friendly manner.
The employee leaders appreciated the Hon'ble Minister's proactive approach and keen interest in personally reviewing the arrangements for the forthcoming mela. They expressed confidence that under his leadership, the department would continue to move towards greater efficiency, improved service delivery and enhanced public welfare.
Haji Abdul Qayoom Beigh further expressed hope that the Hon'ble Minister would give due consideration to the long-pending and genuine issues concerning the employees of the Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department and ensure their early resolution in the larger interest of employee welfare and departmental progress.
The delegation reiterated its commitment to constructive engagement with the Government and affirmed that the employees would continue to play a positive and responsible role in achieving the objectives of the department while serving the people of Jammu and Kashmir with dedication, sincerity and professionalism. The Food and Supplies Employees Association Kashmir also reaffirmed its commitment to continue its tradition of public service, social responsibility and welfare activities in the years to come.
