Mehsana: Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav and Vadnagar (VadnagarVarious programs have been organized by the district administration to acquaint the world with the glorious history of Vadnagar under the Heritage series. Under which Gujarat Pride Day (Gujarat Pride Day) Nimit organized an open water competition for swimmers at Sharmishtha Lake.
Gujarat Foundation Day (Gujarat Foundation Day) The purpose of this swimming competition is to promote swimming among the youth and also to promote tourism in historical places like Vadnagar. The competition was organized by Gujarat Tourism, Mehsana District Administration and Indian Cycle Club Mehsana. The Sports Authority of India was also involved in organizing the competition. A total of five lakh prizes were awarded in this competition.
The swimming competition was held in three categories of 400 meters, 800 meters and 2000 meters in the women’s and men’s categories, 18 to 39, 40 to 59 and over 60 years. Accommodation, meals, snacks and swimming caps were provided free of cost to the contestants by the system as well as its affiliates. About 250 competitors from Mumbai, Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad and other districts participated in this competition.
District Collector Udit Agarwal said that Vadnagar, a town in the district, has a rich and prosperous heritage. Which expresses the ancient dignity of Vadganar. Efforts are being made by the district administration for the heritage to reach the citizens. He added that Vadnagar has been marked on the world map. Citizens of Vadnagar have become acquainted with the magnificent city of Vadnagar.
Leading Somabhai Modi said that various efforts are being made by the government for the development of Vadnagar including tourist destinations. The maintenance of Vadnagar is our duty. Vadnagar needs a concerted effort to emerge globally. Many development works are going on in Vadnagar. Through which the development of Vadnagar has got impetus.
Maitri, a swimmer from Rajkot, said he had the opportunity to swim in Sharmishtha Lake in Vadnagar, a historic town as well as the birthplace of the country’s prime minister. Which I especially enjoy. Participated in various swimming competitions. But this swimming competition has become the most memorable competition of my life.
Sunil Trivedi, a resident of Ahmedabad and Vadnagar, said that he learned to swim at Lake Sharmishtha in his childhood. He added that it was my dream to swim in the lake again. Which is completed by this swimming competition.
On this occasion, the contestants thanked the administration for the successful organization of the swimming competition. Swimming competitors were rewarded and encouraged. It may be mentioned here that with the inspiration and guidance of District Collector Udit Agarwal, various programs are being organized at Vadnagar under the theme “Heritage of Vadnagar”. Did. Then on December 4, more than 150 cyclists cycled from Mehsana to Vadnagar. On December 24, at the Vadnagar Tana-Riri Samadhi site, 75 students drew pictures of Vadnagar’s historical sites Kirtitoran, Hatkeshwar Mahadev, Sharmishtha Lake and Darwaza on paper according to children’s originality. Apart from this, in this diverse program of Vadnagar on 07th January, under the 75th Independence Ka Amrut Mahotsav, Ayurvedic and other trees including Vad, Neem, Borsalli, Saptapadi, Piplo were planted in 750 different species of trees. And special arrangements were made for its preservation and breeding in the near future. On March 25, a joint venture of ONGC organized the Vadnagar Half Marathon from Visnagar. About 150 runners raced from Visnagar Mehsana Char Rasta to the historic town of Vadnagar. Athletes enthusiastically participated in the estimated 14 km race from Visnagar to Vadnagar Kirti Toran.
On this occasion, District Development Officer Dr. Om Prakash, District Superintendent of Police Achal Tyagi, Resident Additional Collector Inderjit Singh Wala, Officer on Special Duty at Vadnagar RR Thakkar, District Officers, office bearers, swimmers, spectators as well as enlightened citizens were present.
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