JAMMU: Minister of Public Works, Naeem Akhtar on Saturday said that in consonance with its rich heritage and history of inclusiveness, harmony and knowledge, Jammu is emerging as a true metropolitan city in the State.
The minister was speaking at a five day exhibition cum workshop on Preventive Conservation of Manuscripts organised by Shashwat Art Gallery in collaboration with National Mission for Manuscripts, Ministry of Culture Government of India at Kala Kendra, here.
The workshop was attended by MLA Gulmarg, Mohammad Abbas Wani former VC Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) representatives, experts, scholars, officials, students and members of civil society. The minister said that Jammu has a unique collection of Sharda, Purans, Geeta, Quran, Sanskrit, Buddhist and other manuscripts, which are perhaps found nowhere else. He called for sustained efforts to preserve and benefit from such treasured artifacts.
The minister called on the officials and members of the civil society to engage in rediscovering its rich past. He said apart from its multiple qualities, the region has a huge soft side too and it is high time that we take steps to rediscover it. He said Jammu continues to amaze us as it hosts people from all walks with open arms much like its history.