Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 19: A delegation of All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) led by its president Ravinder Pandita called on Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in New Delhi today.
AIKS demanded that a Kashmiri academy be set up on the pattern of Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi Academy in Delhi-NCR to be managed by AIKS with State Government to promote Kashmiri language and scripture.
A museum depicting Kashmiri Culture, Heritage & Art be also set up.
Pandita in this regard also submitted a memorandum to the Union Minister.
Besides, Ravinder Pandita, who is also the president of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir requested the Minister to give accord to organizing a two day ‘Sharda Festival’ in Delhi in October which shall further be organized in other parts of the country.
The Minister assured the delegation that their demands will be looked into. The delegation comprised of AIKS general secretary, Sunil Koul, Kusum Shishoo, Rakesh Thussu, an entrepreneur and Mahaveer Thussu, an activist.
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