Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 30: Patron in chief of the Himalaya Parivar, Mr Indresh Kumar has exhorted the youth to dedicate themselves for the conservation of Himalayan ethics.
Speaking at a function organized by the youth of the Himalaya at Bohri, Talab Tillo today, he said Himalaya is facing the threats both from outside as well as inside.
The outside threat sponsored by the immediate neighbours of Bharat Mata is in the form of terrorism and separatism while inside threat is in the form of ecological disturbance and environmental degradation by the big gaints of the world.
He cautioned the youth to be aware of the inimical forces behind the devaluation of our culture, social and moral values.
Mr Kumar said different faiths , castes and regions of Himalaya form the great Hindu Sanskriti (culture) of Bharat and any degradation in it will be disastrous for the nation.
He said the China had attacked the Himalayan Kingdom by illegally snatching the Kailash Mansarover and Tibet from it and has forcibly taken the 43,000 square kilometers of the land of J&K in Ladakh and Gilgit.
He also highlighted the benefits of tree plantation and preservation of environment saying the Himalaya Parivar is celebrating this fortnight as the Variksh Aaropan (tree plantation) period. He also planted a tree in a field.
Earlier, Mr Girish Juyal the All India organizer of Himalaya Parivar highlighted the programmes of the organization and their relevance to the society.
The programme was organized by Mr Anil Sharma while Dr Umesh Joshi introduced the chief guest to the youth. He expressed the hope that the youth will dedicate their valuable time for the promotion and preservation of Himalayan culture and environment.
Among others who were present include Messrs Rakesh Kumar, RSS prant pracharak, Banarsi Dass Jandyal, Sangh Chalak Jammu, Ashwani Sharma, MLA, Bishnah, Abay Pargar and J&K Organizer of the Parivar Ramesh Hangloo.
