Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 12: Minister for Higher Education, Labour and Employment, Abdul Gani Malik today called upon the people particularly the students to preserve the rich cultural heritage of J&K.
The Minister said this during the celebration of “Jashan-e-Virasat” at Government College for Women (GCW) Gandhi Nagar here today.
The function was organized by Montage Films in Collaboration with Doordarshan Jammu and University of Jammu, which was participated by the students of various colleges.
MLC, Vijay Bakaya, IGP Jammu, Dilbag Singh, Consultant Culture, S A Qadri, Ex Commissioner Secretary, Najam Saqib and proprietor of Montage Films, Ms Rama Pandy were present on the occasion.
Saying that cultural ethos is our identity, Mailk said the need of the hour is that all of us have to work collectively to promote composite cultural of the State for future generations. He said that history of any nation can only be identified through its rich cultural ethos.
The Minister said that the schools and colleges have a greater role for acquainting the younger generation about their culture and heritage and in this direction all educational institutions have been directed to promote composite culture and heritage through organizing variety traditional cultural shows round the year on different occasions and festivals. He said the main aim is to make the youngsters take charge, look after and take pride in preservance of their culture and heritage.
The Virasat trophy was bagged by Government Degree College, Doda.
Earlier, the students of different colleges presented the varieties of traditional folk songs which exhibit culture of different areas of the State.
Later-on, the Minister distributed Dogri Virasat citations among the 4 artists who have made their contributions in different capacities who included Krishna Kumari, Malu Ram, Haji Ghulam Mohammad Dansali and Preduman Singh.
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