Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 1: Indian theatre personality and scholar from J&K, Dr. M.L Dogra has been conferred with ‘Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Sewa Samman -2023’ for his tremendous contributions in the field of ‘Performing Arts and Education’ and for peace bound Human Rights, culture of peace, diplomacy and encouraging social order in the country and world.
Dogra, one of the few names in the country who have made unique contributions in organising folk theatre awareness seminars, cultural programmes, workshops and group discussions for the benefit of general public. He has created over three dozen dance drama spectacles which represented the ethos and aspirations of the society and has also written more than 50 lyrical musical plays, books, scripts and more than 2000 songs in Dogri, Hindi and Punjabi languages.
Dr. Dogra worked in Directorate of Field Publicity and Song and Drama Division for awareness IEC activities especially on health education.
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