Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 8: Prof Shiv Nirmohi, in an interaction with the leading writers and renowned scholars of various languages, shared his literary journey at Dogri Sanstha Jammu.
He shared landmark events of his chequered literary journey starting from a small village–Paintha and culminating into outstanding achievements in the field of literature and historical research. His zeal and enthusiasm for showcasing the rich historical and cultural heritage of Duggar was evidently palpable in his address to the gathering.
The occasion was his felicitation by the Sanstha for having been conferred with Padma Shri Award by the President of India. Prof R D Sharma, former Vice Chancellor of Jammu University was the chief guest on the occasion while Prof Lalit Magotra, President of Dogri Sanstha Jammu, presided over the event.
Prof. Veena Gupta, former HoD Dogri, JU, presented a paper on the life and works of Prof Shiv Nirmohi, who was presented with a memento and shawl on this occasion.
Prof R D Sharma narrated his experiences of interactions with Prof Nirmohi, during his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of JU. He said that he found Prof Nirmohi always immersed in writing about various aspects of Jammu and Duggar land.
Prof Sharma further added that there was no other scholar who has written as many as 35 books pertaining to art, culture, geography and history of Jammu. “The conferment of Padma Shri Award on Prof Nirmohi is a befitting reward for the hard work he has put in for propagating valuable information about Jammu. His contribution is unparalleled,” he added.
Prof Lalit Magotra said that Prof Nirmohi’s writings are most valuable treasure of information on Dogras, Dogri and Duggar, though he did not write much in Dogri but his writings provide a window to whole of the world, especially Hindi knowing scholars and readers to have an overview of the culture of this region, about which, otherwise the available material is very scant. He also urged the writers’ community to translate the works of Prof Nirmohi into Dogri and English.
Proceedings of the programme were conducted by Dr Nirmal Vinod, General Secretary, Dogri Sanstha Jammu. At the conclusion of the function, Gianeshwar Sharma, Vice President of Dogri Sanstha presented the vote of thanks.
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