Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 9: A 2-day Seminar on Role of Kashmiri Pandits towards Kashmiri Language and Literature started here, today. It was organised by the Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL). This is an initiative taken by JKAACL for the first time to have a discussion on the literature of Kashmiri Pandits at different times.
The seminar was inaugurated by Dr Ashok Bhan, retired ADGP in the presence of Prof Ratan Lal Shant, renowned scholar, B.L.Saraf , Retired District & Session Judge and Bharat Singh, Secretary JKAACL.
Bharat Singh, secretary JKAACL, made the welcome address. He expressed that poets are the face of society who represent the inner thoughts of the social fabric through their ink.
Dr. Ratan Lal Shant presented keynote address on role of Kashmiri Pandits towards Kashmiri Language and Literature.
The guest of honour B.L.Saraf gave his address lauded the efforts of JKAACL in promoting literature and culture of J&K.
In his presidential address Dr Ashok Bhan appreciated the efforts of JKAACL in promoting literature and culture of J&K. He stressed upon the need to encourage new generation of writers to write on various aspects of socio themes.
Dr. Shahnawaz, Editor Cum cultural Officer, JKAACL presented vote of thanks.
The inaugural session was conducted by Anil Tickoo, Assistant Cultural Officer, JKAACL.
After the inaugural session paper reading session was organised in which Dr. Sohan Lal, Prof. Veena Pandita, B.N. Betab, Dolly Tickoo Arrwal and Mohan Krishan Koul presented their papers on patroitic poetry of Dina Nath Nadim, Lal Ded as Beacon of Knowledge and Pain of Migration in Literature. The session was presided over by Prof. Veena Pandita.
This session was conducted by Dr. Shahnawaz, Editor Cum Cultural Officer, JKAACL.
In the second session the writers who presented their papers included Prof. B.L.Zutshi, R.L. Jowhar, R.L.Talash, A.K.Naaz and Wali Mohd Aseer on the topics Origin and Cultural Roots of Kashmiri Pandit in Kashmir, problems of Kashmiri Script after 1990, problems of young Kashmiri Pandit writers and contribution of cultural organisations. This session was presided over by Prof. B.L.Zutshi.
This followed by short story session in which Rinko Koul and engineer Vinod presented their stories.
At the conclusion of the event Light music programme was presented by the renowned artists Ravi Bhan, Rajesh Khar, Deepali Wattal and Naina Saproo.
They were equally supported by Vijay Anand on Tabla, Rakesh Jasotra on Flute, Sanjay Pashi on Guitar and Vicky Gill on Synth. The attraction of the programme was the Veeg Vachun by Dazy Bazaz and her group.
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