Radaur News: Seva Setu Campaign Promotes Welfare; Kevat Samvad Staged at Jathlana Ramlila

Seva Setu Campaign Promotes Public Service and Cooperation: Former Minister Gurjar

A programme under the administration’s Seva Setu campaign was organised in Alahar village of the Radaur subdivision, where various government departments set up stalls to inform residents about welfare schemes and public services. The Women and Child Development Department also established a stall to educate women about schemes intended for their welfare.

Former Haryana Cabinet Minister Kanwar Pal Gurjar attended the programme as the chief guest. During the event, he performed the traditional godh bharai ceremony for an expectant mother.

Addressing the gathering, Gurjar said the Seva Setu campaign aimed to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reached the public and to strengthen the spirit of service and cooperation in society. He praised the Women and Child Development Department for its efforts to increase awareness about the health and nutritional needs of pregnant women and children.

Women and Child Development Officer Tarwinder Kaur advised pregnant women to consume a nutritious diet and undergo regular health check-ups. Supervisor Laltesh, Meena, Anganwadi workers Rekha, Kamlesh, Sudesh, Dulari and Prem, along with other women, were present at the programme.

Kevat Samvad Enacted at Jathlana Ramlila; Devotees Moved by the Story of Lord Ram

The Ramkrishna Ramlila Manch in Jathlana staged the devotional episode of Kevat Samvad, presenting the meeting between Lord Ram and the boatman Kevat during Ram’s period of exile. The performance moved the audience by highlighting devotion, humility and the bond between the Lord and his devotee.

The enactment showed how, after Lord Ram was sent into 14 years of exile, Mata Sita and Lakshman insisted on accompanying him into the forest. The three then set out on their journey. When they reached the banks of the Ganga, Lord Ram sought help to cross the river. Following the request, Kevat arrived with his boat but refused to let Ram board until he had washed his feet.

In the traditional account portrayed on stage, Kevat explained that the touch of Ram’s feet had once transformed a stone into a woman, and he feared that a similar miracle might affect his boat. After Ram agreed, Kevat washed his feet and then ferried Ram, Sita and Lakshman across the river.

After reaching the other bank, Lord Ram offered Kevat payment for his service. Kevat declined, saying that he had helped Ram cross the Ganga and asked in return that the Lord help him cross the ocean of worldly existence. Lord Ram smiled and granted his wish. The performance conveyed the message of selfless devotion and faith.

Those present included Manch president Kuldeep Singh, vice-president Satish Kamboj, stage presenter Pankaj Dhiman, director Sham Bihari, secretary Sanjeev Shastri, stage in-charge Amit Bhatnagar, Anuj Kamboj, adviser Ajay Sharma, Pintu Jindal, Romi Kashyap, Mohit Makkar, Babu Jindal, Ravi Khedwal and makeup artist Krishan Kumar, along with other members of the Ramlila Manch.