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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that several steps like a new film policy and operationalization of cinema halls in various districts after three decades have been taken to revive the golden days of Jammu and Kashmir’s movie culture.
Presenting the second International Film Festival of Srinagar awards in various categories at a ceremony held Tagore Hall, the Lt Governor discussed the bond Jammu and Kashmir shared with the world of cinema and highlighted the efforts of the administration to create a vibrant film ecosystem in the Union Territory.
The second edition of TIFFS was dedicated to Dev Anand Sahib, an icon of Indian Cinema.
The Lt Governor congratulated the award winners and commended the efforts of ‘Vomedh Organization’ for promoting theatre, culture, language and cinema in Jammu and Kashmir.
Women empowerment pivotal for empowerment of J&K: Sinha
SRINAGAR: Observing that empowerment of women is pivotal for the empowerment of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that in the last few years, the UT Administration has given priority to women empowerment based on the principles of equality, equal rights and equal opportunities as enshrined in the Constitution.
“I am proud to say that half of our population has made an immense contribution in the prosperity and growth of the UT, Sinha said at a function organised by Chinar Corps to honour the women achievers of Kashmir Division.
In his address, the Lt Governor congratulated all the women achievers who have carved a niche for themselves and inspiring other women to dream and accomplish new heights of success in various fields.
He lauded the noble initiative of Chinar Corps to empower Nari Shakti and acknowledging their contribution in nation building.
The Lt Governor highlighted several schemes and programmes being implemented in J&K, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which are intended for holistic empowerment of women and realizing their full potential.
We have taken several steps through Schemes of NRLM, Mission Youth, JKTPO, Industry & Commerce for the speedy economic empowerment of women in urban and rural areas, he added.
In academics, our daughters are scripting new history and charting a new future with new confidence and a sense of self-esteem, the Lt Governor said. On the occasion, Women Achievers were felicitated by the Lt Governor for their extraordinary contribution in diverse fields like Education, Law, Entrepreneurship, Social Work, Health, Literary, Sports, Journalism. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 Corps; Maj Gen Mohit Seth, GoC Kilo Force, senior officers from Army, eminent personalities from diverse fields and family members of women achievers were present. different ways at different times. Everyone looks different but their religion is the same. Their objective is the same. We are all one and will remain one,” he said. “Saari duniya ka dharm ek hai, panth or sampradai alag alag ho sakte hain (There may be different communities and sects but the religion of the whole world is the same),” Bhagwat said. “Seers also belong to different sects but from within, they are all one. When we protect religion, religion protects us. The entire creation needs religion. We have no enmity with anyone. We carry the feeling of friendship with everyone. If religion ends then creation will end,” he added.
Bhagwat also took part in a conference of seers of the Shri Krishna Gyan Mandir as its chief guest. He later participated in the silver jubilee festival of Shri Krishna Gyan Mandir located in Pant Vihar Colony.
“Cinema connects people and brings them closer. Bollywood has made a special contribution to strengthen diversity of our nation with the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. It is a powerful medium to nourish social-cultural ethos and advance human values,” the Lt Governor said.
Indian film industry has greatly influenced the society since independence and popularized our culture and tradition worldwide. It is also acting as an agent of social change and providing livelihood opportunities to a large section associated with the sector, he said.
He assured all the necessary support and assistance from the administration to the organizations like Vomedh in their endeavours to popularize the film festivals and other such activities in the UT of J&K
Remembering the significant contribution of Dev Anand to the film industry, the Lt Governor said the impeccable style and art of the celebrated actor and film maker gave a new meaning and respectability to the Bollywood.
In the second edition of The International Film Festival of Srinagar, 30 feature films, short films, documentaries from 17 countries were included for cinema-lovers.
On the occasion, the renowned film-maker, B Subhash was conferred with the prestigious KL Saigal Award.
Vijay Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Bharat Singh Manhas, Secretary JKAACL; Rakesh Roshan Bhat, Festival Director, TIFFS, prominent artists and film personalities w