The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) have successfully begun today with a 2-Day Dogri writers Conference at JKAACL premises in Jammu. The title of the conference was Patriotism in the Dogri Literature of 21st Century.
The Conference was inaugurated in a traditional way by presentation of Kud Dance by Shaptan Singh & group followed by Lighting of lamp by Padamshree N.D. Jamwal, prominent writer/ artist in the presence of Padamshri Mohan Singh, Prof Lalit Mangotra and Bharat Singh, Secretary JKAACL.
At the outset, Bharat Singh, Secretary JKAACL, gave a heartfelt cordial welcome to everyone. While addressing the audience, he expressed that writer are the face of society; they represent the inner thoughts of the social fabric through their ink; it is indeed a special skill. Padamshri Mohan Singh presented keynote address on Patriotism in the Dogri Literature of 21st Century.
While speaking on the ocassion, Chief Guest Prof Lalit Mangotra praised the efforts of JKAACL in promoting literature and culture of J&K. He appreciated the selection of the topic for the conference which is appropriate in the present context.
In his presidential address Padamshri N.D. Jamwal appreciated the efforts of JKAACL specially the Secretary Bharat Singh for taking JKAACL to the new heights by organising such literary and cultural activities. He stressed upon the need to encourage new generation of writers to write on various aspects of socio themes.
Dr. Shahnawaz, Editor Cum cultural Officer, JKAACL presented Vote of thanks. He said that such initiatives will be taken in future also. The inaugural session was conducted by Ms. Reeta Khadyal, Editor Dogri, JKAACL.After the inaugural session paper reading session was organised in which Dr. Om Goswami and Dr. Padam Dev Singh presented their papers on “patriotism in Dogri Poetry of 21st Century” and “patriotism in Dogri short story of 21st Century”.
The session was presided over by Mangal Das Dogra, renowned Dogri writer and Historian.The paper reading session was followed by Short story session in which Chaman Arora, Dr. Om Vidyarthi, Smt. Sudesh Raj, Smt. Krishna Sharma “Prem” and Nirmal Vikram presented their stories. This session was presided over by Dr. Om Goswami.
At the conclusion of the event, Light Dogri music programme was presented by the renowned artists of Jammu and Kashmir like Dr. Jasmeet Kour, Reeta Khadyal, Dr. Ranjeet Singh Katoch and Ms Apoorva Jamwal. They were equally supported by Darbari Lal on Tabla, Rakesh Anand on Flute, Kamal Shama on Dholak and Vicky Gill on Synth.
The songs were composed by Ravi Sharma. Reeta Khadyal presented the vote of thanks to all the participants especially the students from Department of Dogri Jammu University and M.A.M. College.The event was ably conducted by Sahil Badyal.