Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 25: J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) organized a literary- cum- cultural programme at GDC, Akhnoor today under the guidance of Harvinder Kour, Secretary, JKAACL, Jang S. Verman, well known artist, journalist and writer was the chief guest of the programme whereas Popinder Singh, Editor Sheeraza Punjabi, JKAACL and in charge programme and poet Suraj Parkash Rattan were the guests of honour on this occasion.
Dr. Monika Malhotra in charge Principal represented the college in the programme which was attended by the staff and the students of the college.
The programme started with the welcome address by Dr. Monika Malhotra. She said that it’s a welcome step taken by the Cultural Academy to reach the talent of the youth of the college.
Dr. Jagmohan Singh from Department of Punjabi gave a brief of the details of the day’s programme.
The key- note address was presented by Jang S. Verman. He delved deep on the background of Punjabi literature in Jammu & Kashmir and the role of media in promoting culture of the region. The students presented Giddha, Bhangra and Dogri Dance sequences. Suraj Parkash, senior Punjabi poet and a number of students presented their poems on the themes of various subjects.
Dr. Anju Bala from English Department motivated the students to feel proud of the use of mother tongue at home without any hesitation.
In his address, Popinder Singh emphasized on the need of involvement of the young generation in creative and talent based activities along with their academics. He motivated the students to bring out their talent to reach higher levels in their respective talent and creative activity.
He added that J&K Academy is committed to project the talent of the youth at different platforms, and the Academy is organizing regular literary and cultural programmes throughout the UT.
A book exhibition of publications of the Cultural Academy was also organized under the supervision of Vipan Sharma and Rakesh Koul on the occasion.
The programme was conducted by Ritika Sharma and Janvi Sharma, II semester students of the college. Dr. Gopal Singh, Deptt. of Dogri extended vote of thanks.
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