To commemorate World Environment Day, the ‘Dakshin Kedarnya’ conservation initiative for Shri Kshetra Jyotirlinga Dongar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, was inaugurated on 5th June 2025 by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, through video conferencing. The event also featured a symbolic tree plantation drive, underscoring the commitment to environmental preservation.
The programme was presided over virtually by Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari, with active participation from Shri Prakash Abitkar, Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare, and Shri Hasan Mushrif, Minister of Medical Education, Government of Maharashtra.
NIC Kolhapur District Centre extended technical support for the successful conduct of the event at the local level. The Video Conferencing team of NIC Mumbai, under the guidance of State Informatics Officer, Maharashtra, coordinated the event in collaboration with the NIC HQ VC Division, ensuring seamless execution across all locations
