KATHUA: As a part of Hindi Diwas Celebrations, 2014, the J and K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages on Tuesday organised a Kavi Sammelan and book exhibition at Rajiv Gandhi Memorial College of Education here at Kathua. ADC Kathua Prasanna Ramaswamy G was the Chief Guest.
The prominent writers and poets who participated in the Kavi Sammelan include Nirmal Vinod, Adarsh Malhotra, Vijya Thakur, Usha Monga, Dharamvir, T.R Sumbria, Khajoor Singh, Renu Padha, Vijay Sharma, Dr Paramjeet Sharma, Manohar Singh, Kuldeep Kipy, Sanjay Sehgal, Som Akela, Saroj Bala, Satish Vimal, Arvind Sharma and college students.
Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Dr Arvinder Singh Aman in his welcome address said that JKAACL is premier institute of the State continuously striving to give exposure to the poets and students by organising such Sammelans so that an interaction can be possible between literary personalities and students. He said ‘it gives a live opportunity to interact with writers and also go through the contributions of renowned writers in such book exhibitions.
ADC Kathua Prasanna Ramaswamy G appreciated JKAACL for organising such programmes, which he said further promote art, culture and languages. He appreciated the participating students and stressed for availing such opportunities in future also to express their thoughts through poetry.
On the occasion a book exhibition was also organised which remained the centre of attraction.
The Chairperson of the College Anu Dogra presented vote of thanks.
