Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, July 14: Imran Raza Ansari, MLA Pattan and former Minister, met Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today.
Ansari informed Governor about the problems relating to the implementation of certain major development projects in his constituency and offered several suggestions about the measures necessary to streamline the higher education sector, including higher attention to skill development programmes and the promotion of sports, for the holistic development of youth.
Governor urged Ansari to continue his efforts for promoting a peaceful environment in his area and work zealously for advancing the interests of J&K.
Zaffar Manhas, MLC and Vice Chairman JK Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) also called on Governor and briefed him about the ongoing programmes and the upcoming events which are being organized by the Academy and the efforts underway to promote traditional arts and artists.
Appreciating Manhas’s continuing endeavours towards the promotion of art, culture and literature, Governor recalled the high importance of J&K’s vast tangible and intangible cultural heritage, which has been a valuable integrating factor, and advised Manhas to bear with his sustained efforts to engender harmonious environment in the State.