Shillong, Nov 3: Meghalaya Lok Bhavan on Tuesday organised a grand cultural programme to commemorate the foundation and statehood days of 15 States and Union Territories, celebrating India’s unity in diversity.
The states and UTs celebrated were Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
Addressing the gathering, Governor CH Vijayashankar said the formation of every state and UT marks an important chapter in India’s journey, reflecting people’s aspirations and responsibility of building a strong and progressive society.
“Progress will be meaningful when every citizen has the opportunity to participate in it,” he said, stressing on quality education, accessible healthcare, employment, infrastructure and welfare of rural communities.
The Governor highlighted the role of youth in shaping India’s future and called for cooperation and shared responsibility to realise the vision of a developed India.
A video message from the Governor of Tamil Nadu was screened on the occasion. In his message, he said Tamil Nadu was celebrating 70 years since its formation and highlighted its contribution of around 9.4 per cent to India’s GDP, being the second-largest contributor to GST.
The programme featured cultural performances by artists from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Tamil Nadu. The Governor later felicitated the artists.
