Cultural activities motivate students to achieve excellence, ignite minds: LG

The Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday said cultural and creative activities motivate students to achieve excellence, ignite the minds and nourish the civilizational heritage for our future generations.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 36th Inter-university north zone youth festival ‘Antarnaad’ at the University of Jammu here.He said artistic disciplines are like windows that open up to infinite universe of creativity for youth.

The five-day long youth festival is being organized by the varsity under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi.

“Cultural and creative activities motivate students to achieve excellence, nurture talents, ignite the minds and nourish the civilizational heritage for our future generations,” Sinha said.

LG said artistic disciplines are like windows that open up to infinite universe of creativity for youth.

“Music, dance, fine arts, theatre and literature encourage students to sharpen their thoughts and expand creative horizon,” he added.

The Lt Governor encouraged the youth to hone their artistic skills and inspire others with their creativity.

“Artistic expressions are source of intellectual inspiration. I want to see students transforming themselves as ‘Triveni’- a confluence of knowledge, science and art, a balanced personality with a sense of inquisitiveness, serene, peaceful and dynamic,” said the Lt Governor.

Sinha also highlighted the significant role of the universities in nurturing the talent of the younger generation.

“The path to prosperity of the society passes through educational institutions. Antarnaad, means the inner voice. Artistic disciplines will give our youth new insight for innovation, new inventions,” he said.

He said our cultural history, lifestyle, social settings are all integrated.
“If knowledge and science is the body, then art is the mind. It is the perfect harmony between the two that forms the very foundation of development of any nation,” he said.

Sinha said the national education policy, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has redefined the entire education ecosystem.
“It fosters innovation and creativity and inspires students to participate in research and creative activities,” the Lt Governor added.

The Lt Governor also sought active participation of universities in J-K and involvement of students in preparations for the ensuing G20 event in Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, LG also addressed a seminar on Jammu Kashmir organized by Mahamana Malaviya Mission at Lucknow.

Speaking on the occasion the LG said, “J&K’s journey since August 2019 & robust and consistent growth has given new confidence and people are striving their utmost in pursuit of a common vision to build a bright future.”

“We have given greater thrust to infrastructure development, transforming rural landscape, best health care facilities, making governance responsive, transparent, easily accessible & reviving agriculture, industry & service sector for sustainable development,” he said.

Highlighting the performance of Jammu Kashmir in different sectors and achievements, the Lt Governor said the administration has taken several measures to ensure social equality so that all citizens enjoy equal economic opportunity and they are empowered to contribute to nation building.

Today, every citizen of J&K is contributing to UT’s journey of progress. All sections of society, farmers, youths, women, tribals in J&K are feeling empowered for the first time in seven decades, the Lt Governor observed.
Sharing the historic journey of new J&K over the past three years, the Lt Governor said under the guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the city of Jammu has emerged as the centre of educational institutions.

Tourism sector is scaling new height. The glorious era of film shooting has also returned to Jammu Kashmir.

“Following the ideals of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, our endeavour is to enhance economic prosperity in rural areas and fulfill the resolution of AtmaNirbhar Jammu Kashmir,” the Lt Governor said.

“The development and productive engagement of youth of Jammu Kashmir has been prioritized. Employment avenues in the government, corporate sector and opportunities are being provided to young boys and girls to become entrepreneurs.

Since August 2019, financial assistance and requisite training has been provided to 6 lakh young boys and girls to start their business venture,” the Lt Governor added.