Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 29: Nami Dogri Sanstha (NDS) celebrated its 26th foundation day in a simple but impressive function during which Prof BS Bali (renowned classical maestro and former principal, Institute of Music and Fine Arts Jammu) was honoured for his long outstanding contributions in the field of music.
Prof Bali, was conferred with Sanstha Samaan “Sangeet Kalashree Nipun”. He is disciple and associate of famous classical singer Bhim Sen Joshi and after 66 years of association with music, he is still pursuing the art with full devotion at the age of 83 years.
Prof KL Bhatia, ex-HoD, Law Department (Jammu University) was chief guest on the occasion whereas Padamdshree Jatinder Udhampuri (Sahitya Academy Awardee and ex-director of All India Radio) presided over the function.
AQ Manhas (ex-Inspector General of Police) was special guest and Prof Nirmal Vinod (renowned Hindi and Dogri writer and Sahitya Academy Awardee) participated as guest of honour. Rakesh Sharma (HoD, Fine Arts Jammu) was special invitee.
Prof Anupama Sharma (patron NDS) and Advocate Dogra Harish Kaila (president, NDS) and Capt Lalit Sharma (convener NDS shared the dias. The disciples of Bali Sahib attended the programme.
Capt Lalit Sharma read a crisp paper on the life and works of Prof BS Bali and said that NDS has emerged as a movement to propagate Dogri language and Duggar culture.
Prof K L Bhatia lauded the role of NDS for the cause of Dogri while Jatinder Udhampuri said that the Duggar History is old and rich in all its dimensions viz social, cultural, military or spiritual and as such Dogras have reasons to be proud of their rich heritage.
Rajini Sharma conducted the proceedings of the programme while Dr Sushil Bhola (executive member, NDS) extended vote of thanks.
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