SANSKARDHANI is now-a-days witnessing a glimpse of ‘mini India’ as young delegates from 12 states gather in the city for a National Integration Camp. The participants not only experi enced Jabalpur’s rich cultural heritage but were also impressed by the pace of mod ern development taking shape across the city. Around 200 youth represen tatives took part in a special interaction programme held in the House of the Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, on Saturday night. Mayor Jagat Bahadur Singh chaired the event. The Mayor along with MLA Ashok Rohani, JMC Chairperson Rinku Vij and oth er public representatives wel comed the delegates. They also introduced the delegates to Jabalpur’s historical, cultural and social background, reflecting the city’s long-standing tradition of “Atithi Devo Bhava”.

 

Under the visit, the delegates were taken to the Municipal Corporation auditorium, where they gained knowledge of dem ocratic processes and the func tioning of urban local gover nance. Later, Mayor, MLA Rohani and Chairperson Vij per sonally accompanied the group on a tour of major city land marks and ongoing develop ment works. The delegates appreciated Jabalpur’s cleanliness, wide roads and projects being exe cuted under the Smart City ini tiative. They said the city pres ents a fine balance between tra dition and modernity, with rapidly improving infrastructure. During the city tour, the del egates also praised the beauty and discipline along the banks of river Narmada. The visit left the young representatives impressed, reinforcing Jabalpur’s image as a city that blends cultural values with pro gressive urban development.