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| Doda new centre of Kashmiri literature | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
Doda, May 19- Doda is emerging as a new centre of Kashmiri literature in the State as writers and artists of the area have contributed most valuable works to Kashmiri language and culture since early decades of twentieth century, said Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, Secretary Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages while interacting with prominent artists, poets and intellectuals of the area on the concluding day of 2-day long State cultural festival 2009 entitled Dhanak-IV.
Saying that the Academy has devised a time bond plan to develop all the languages of the State, Zaffer pointed out that their main thrust will be on the development of Art, Culture and languages of the remotest areas of Jammu and Kashmir which are producing original forms of languages and where folklore is still surviving in all odds. He further told that empowering of Doda Office and strengthening of Bhaderwah Office of Academy will be our first priority which will lead us towards preservation of untouched ethos of the state.
Earlier, a Mega show highlighting different colours of diverse cultural heritage of the state held on second and concluding day of festival. The programme was especially designed and presented by the State Academy in collaboration with Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. More than 250 prominent artists of the State participated in this cultural exuberance.
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