Poonch Secures Top National Rank in Vande Mataram Campaign; DC Ashok Kumar Sharma Felicitates Team

POONCH, April 04, 2026: District Poonch has achieved a major national milestone by securing the top rank in the special phase of the Vande Mataram National Campaign.

To celebrate this accomplishment, a felicitation ceremony was held today at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, where Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma, accompanied by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, personally honored the officials and employees responsible for the success.

The district earned the prestigious number-one spot through its consistent excellence in executing and documenting campaign-related events across every phase, demonstrating an unmatched level of public participation and administrative commitment to national initiatives.

During the interaction, Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Sharma lauded the collective spirit of the various departments, stating that the achievement is a testament to the teamwork and dedication prevailing in the district. He described the top ranking as a moment of immense pride for the people of Poonch and presented certificates of appreciation to team members for their tireless efforts in data uploading and event management.

The ceremony concluded with a pledge from the district officials to maintain these high standards of performance and ensure that Poonch remains at the forefront of future phases of the national campaign.