Jammu, November 12: Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Ms. Sakina Masood Itoo, today attended the valedictory ceremony of a two-day International Seminar on the theme “Viksit Bharat and Urdu Language & Literature” as the Chief Guest at the University of Jammu.
The seminar was organised by the Department of Urdu, University of Jammu, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. The event brought together eminent scholars, academicians and researchers from India and abroad to deliberate on the significance of Urdu language and literature in the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
Addressing the gathering, the Minister highlighted the enduring relevance of Urdu as a language of cultural richness, literary excellence, communal harmony and national integration. She emphasised the importance of preserving and promoting regional languages and literary traditions while strengthening the foundations of an inclusive and progressive society.
Ms. Itoo underscored that languages are not merely instruments of communication but also powerful carriers of history, identity, knowledge and shared cultural heritage. She stressed the need to encourage younger generations to connect with their linguistic and literary roots.
The Minister appreciated the University of Jammu and the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages for organising the international academic initiative, providing a meaningful platform for intellectual exchange and scholarly deliberations.
Her participation as Chief Guest reflected the government's commitment to promoting education, cultural heritage and the preservation of Jammu and Kashmir's rich linguistic traditions.
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