LG inaugurates ‘Jashn-e-Sangam’, organized by JKAACL & Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti
Wasim Majnoon Mir
SRINAGAR, OCT 22: Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated ‘Jashn-e-Sangam’, at Tagore Hall Srinagar.
As per news agency Press Trust of Kashmir (PTK), In his address, the Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Wadies Hindi Shiksha Samiti for organizing the 3-day Literary fest dedicated to promote art, culture and language.
Jammu & Kashmir has rich cultural diversity in the form of art, literature, music, folk and traditions, which bind the people together. The events like ‘Jashn-e-Sangam’ also bring people from different regions, languages and cultures on common platform to celebrate unity and shared cultural roots with the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, the Lt Governor said.
The Lt Governor lauded the significant contribution of writers, poets, literary personalities of Kashmir in promotion of Hindi.
“Non-Hindi speaking people have contributed immensely to promote Hindi language,” he said.
The Lt Governor said the promotion of Hindi and other languages among students in non-Hindi-speaking regions is recognized as a vital initiative. Hindi cinema has its outreach all over the world and has contributed immensely in promotion of Hindi language. Similarly, regional languages have made immense contribution in literature, culture and nation building. Also, the NEP 2020 has emphasised on promotion of mother tongue, local and regional language as medium of instruction in schools. Such efforts reinforce the values of unity, cultural pride, and shared expression, he added.
The Lt Governor also highlighted the vital steps taken under the guidance of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi, in the last few years for the promotion of languages in J&K including Hindi, Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Gojri, Pahari, Punjabi, Shina.
new court complex, which is expected to significantly boost the district’s judicial infrastructure. He reviewed the project status and issued on-spot instructions to the executing agency to expedite the construction process by adhering to timelines and quality standards. He instructed the agency to complete the project as quickly as possible without compromising on structural integrity.
The Chief Justice emphasized that the new court complex will be equipped with modern amenities, including digital facilities to streamline judicial processes and enhance the overall experience for litigants and legal professionals. He pointed out that once completed, the complex will cater to the growing needs of the judiciary in Kulgam and provide a more efficient and accessible judicial system.
In a meeting with senior officers from the Civil and Police Administration, including the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, Justice Tashi Rabstan discussed issues related to judicial infrastructure, security of court premises and allocation of resources for development of additional facilities. He stressed the importance of coordination between the judiciary and administration to ensure the timely completion of infrastructure projects.
The Chief Justice further highlighted the High Court’s commitment towards upgrading judicial infrastructure across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh by ensuring that all court complexes are equipped with modern amenities, including digital facilities for e-courts and virtual hearings. He called for collective efforts from all stakeholders to bridge any infrastructural gaps and ensure efficient court functioning.
