Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 12: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakina Itoo today stressed on the need for preserving Kashmiri culture and language, adding that we need to promote our mother tongue for our bright future.
The Minister made these remarks after inaugurating the Kashmir University’s Annual Youth Festival-‘Sonzal’ at Convocation Complex of Varsity here today.
The seven day festival is being organised by Division of Youth Affairs, Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir.
Addressing the massive gathering of Professors, Deans, HoDs, Research scholars and students, Sakina Itoo advocated for safeguarding Kashmiri language and traditions, in the face of modern influences. “Our Kashmiri culture and language is very unique, we all need to be very proud of our culture and heritage and celebrate it to its maximum extent”, Sakina said.
She called upon the student community that it is your responsibility to protect and promote our culture, while also using the power of knowledge to address the issues that affect us today. “Kashmir University has provided you the knowledge and wisdom, now it’s up to you to create a future where both our heritage and our progress walk hand in hand”, Sakina Itoo said.
“Kashmir University is not only a place of academic learning but a hub of social change and intellectual growth. It has produced individuals who have contributed immensely to the development of our society and preservation of our cultural heritage across the globe”, Sakina Itoo maintained.
Commending the University for organising this Youth Festival, the Minister said that the ‘Sonzal’ is a very unique platform to promote and preserve the Kashmiri language which is an integral part of our cultural heritage. “Cultural outreach initiatives, like ‘Sonzal’, demonstrate University’s commitment to nurturing creativity, preserving traditions and empowering the youth,” Sakina Itoo remarked.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor KU, Prof. Nilofer Khan highlighted the significance of the festival in fostering creativity, unity and curiosity among young minds.
Dean Academic Affairs KU, Prof. Shariefuddin Pirzada, emphasised the University’s holistic approach to education while as Registrar KU, Prof. Naseer Iqbal, described the event as a celebration of cultural talent.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Dean Students Welfare KU, Prof. Shamim Ahmad Shah, stated that the festival is aimed at promoting social cohesion, cultural understanding, and artistic exchange.
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