Jammu, Mar 31 (KNO): Asserting that Jammu's soil brims with rich traditions, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said that the culture and spiritual treasures of J&K will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for all.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of “Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Festival”, organised by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, here, LG Sinha, according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said, “Jammu's soil brims with rich traditions. Dogri songs weaving life's values, crafts embedding experiences, art infused with devotion are our vibrant legacies breathing new life.”
The Lieutenant Governor said that Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival aims to preserve rich heritage, recommits to folk arts, spiritual foundations, traditions and strengthens our identity
“I am confident traditional performances will enliven the atmosphere with color and melody, cultural displays will carry our priceless legacy to all, and farmer awareness programs will honor the hands nourishing this Union Territory's soul,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that emerging India's duty is to empower our knowledge economy and to propagate innovations, cultural values, and philosophical ideas globally.
“In this defining moment as global strife fractures societies and humanity quests for peace, India stands tall to illuminate a new path for the world. We are heirs to a civilization that lit lamps of knowledge, culture, and spirituality across continents millennia ago,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor said that the world awaits fresh ideas, and youth inherit the tradition birthing transformative thought.
He called upon the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas and innovation and use cultural heritage as a potent tool to transform society.
“In this interconnected era, strengthen brotherhood's bond. Champion compassion over conflict worldwide,” the Lieutenant Governor told the youth.
The Lieutenant Governor observed that art and culture wield profound insight, purpose, and craft, which is essential for nation-building. For India, art, spirituality, philosophy, and ethics are bridges linking generations. “This is modern history's toughest phase, and we are fortunate that PM Modi is leading the country, establishing new benchmarks in progress and welfare,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He highlighted that India's transformation over the past 12 years has been extraordinary. He emphasised that the society must accelerate this transformation collectively. In coming decades, we must harness new energy and resolve to build technologies and systems reshaping domestic and global industries, the Lieutenant Governor further added.
“On international platforms, India has reclaimed ancient glory and confidence. Indian engineers, scientists, industrialists, and innovators now steer global discourse; their technologies and talents earn worldwide acclaim. I see this as a renaissance, reviving India's glorious history,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Jammu Kashmir Cultural Festival featured various activities including cultural exhibition, traditional folk performances, Kisan Mela and free medical camp.
On the occasion, distinguished individuals were also felicitated for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.
Members of Legislative Assembly, Sham Lal Sharma and Devyani Rana; Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust; Mukul Kanitkar, prominent citizens and people in large numbers attended the cultural festival.
Suresh Kumar Sharma, Member, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu and senior officials were also present—(KNO)