Srinagar, Jul 12 (NVI): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday urged the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to dream big, work hard and remain rooted in India’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage, saying nation-building is a shared responsibility and the future depends on a generation guided by values.
Addressing the Lal Ded Literary Awards ceremony and the release of author Dr Vaidehi Taman’s book “Lal Ded: The Mother of Kashmir”, Sinha called upon writers, teachers, artists and intellectuals to inspire the younger generation by preserving and promoting India’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
He said India’s strength lies in its spiritual, scientific and cultural traditions and urged the youth not to lose touch with their roots while embracing modernity.
Sinha said the younger generation should strive for excellence, contribute towards building a self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir and play an active role in nation-building through patience, hard work and collective effort.
The Lieutenant Governor also appealed to writers and educators to connect young people with their cultural roots while equipping them with values, confidence and knowledge to face future challenges.
He said literature and education together create responsible citizens capable of leading the nation forward and stressed the need to document and preserve the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Responding to a demand for a museum dedicated to Kashmiri mystic poet Lal Ded and other eminent personalities, Sinha assured that appropriate steps would be taken.
Former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat, author Dr Vaidehi Taman, eminent writer Prof Neerja Mattoo and several literary personalities attended the function.—(NVI)
