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Vishwavidyalaya Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam: Preserve Jammu region's cultural legacy: JU VC

Jammu, March 15 (UNI) Lauding the rich cultural diversity of the Duggar region, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof. Umesh Rai has said that Jammu’s identity has been shaped by centuries of traditions, languages and community practices, making it imperative for academic institutions to document, preserve and promote this heritage for future generations.
Addressing the concluding session of the two-day Jammu Vishwavidyalaya Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam last evening here at the University of Jammu with panel discussions, cultural performances and participation from students, scholars and members of civil society, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the larger vision of reconnecting the younger generation with the rich literary and cultural traditions of the Jammu region.
He said that the idea behind organising the Sahitya Sanskriti Samagam was to create a meaningful platform where literature, culture and public discourse could come together in a spirit of dialogue and reflection.
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