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| Nazki's exhibition on Sharda inaugurated | | Governor indicates setting up of Sharda Peeth University in Kashmir | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Apr 5
Governor Lt. General (Retd) S K Sinha today indicated setting up of Sharda Peeth University in Kashmir to provide professional courses of high standards and to expand research on culture and spiritual philosophy of the region.
Speaking, after inaugurating the photo exhibition on Sharda Peeth ruins in Pak occupied Kashmir by Ayaz Rasool Nazki at Ustad Allah Rakha Hall of Kala Kendra here this evening, the Governor said that apart from being a pilgrimage centre for centuries, the Peeth had been a leading centre of learning of its times.
General Sinha said that the project is still on drawings and endeavours are being made to give it a concrete shape for disseminating knowledge on modern lines to generate human resource for the service of mankind. He said that a certain quota is contemplated to be kept in reserve for students belonging to Kashmiri Pandit community and the local Muslims.
Elaborating on the historical background of Sharda Peeth, the Governor said it was one of the four ancient universities of India that used to impart education to students from all over the world. He said that the former President, Dr A P J Abul Kalam was so impressed and inspired by the profile of erstwhile Nalanda University, which used to have 30,000 students on its rolls from the whole world, that he strove for its recreation. "And, now Dr Kalam is the Chancellor of upcoming Nalanda University", he added.
General Sinha exuded confidence over regular movement across the borders in near future and said this will create a conducive atmosphere for people visiting each other. Kashmiri Pandits, he said, having sentimental attachment with the Sharda Peeth can also visit their much revered shrine in Pak occupied Kashmir.
The Governor said Indian Sub Continent can boast for its pioneering position as for as establishment of universities are concerned where dissemination of knowledge was not limited to any particular religion only. Against this, in the West, he said first university was set up in Spain in 11th century while Oxford came up in 15th century.
The General appreciated Nazki's in depth photographic work in POK and complimented him for capturing the minutest details of the ruins of Sharda Peeth. He also praised the pictures of Indian areas like Teethwal taken from across and said the border town has been rebuild by the Army as a model town after October 2005 earthquake. The town has all modern facilities like educational institutions, health club, street lighting, stadium, vocational centres etc which make it perhaps one of the most modern villages of India, he said, recalling the horrendous day of the earthquake in which he himself was caught in Baramulla on October 8.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor, Prof Amitabh Mattoo said that he was highly impressed by the photographic work of Nazki after seeing it in the University of Jammu immediately after his return from Pak occupied Kashmir. He described the Nazki family as a symbol of Kashmir's composite culture that has worked for promoting the rich art and culture of the Valley. In this context, he also recalled the contribution of the veteran Ghulam Rasool Nazki in poetry.
Secretary, Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, Dr Rafeeq Masoodi spoke in detail on the glorious heritage of Jammu and Kashmir and said the effort of the Academy is to provide appropriate fora for its projection. He said the Academy is currently engaged in a series of activities all over the Jammu region in connection with Jammu Fest.
Ayaz Nazki also gave a power point presentation on the pictures of Sharda Peeth taken by him during his visit to the area last year. He gave graphic description of the topography, developments and condition of the ruins and spoke on its historical perspective.
Director, Quality Assurance, University of Jammu, Dr Meenakshi Kilam introduced Nazki to the audience and read out his profile.
Eminent literary figures and intellectuals were present at the photo exhibition. |
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