Advocating celebration of the World Heritage Week on a grand scale, Jammu and Kashmir Culture Minister Priya Sethi on Wednesday said special programmes should be organised during the week to spread awareness among people about the famous heritage sites in the State.
“The celebration of the World Heritage Week would be held on a grand scale from November 19-25. Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its heritage sites and during the week special programmes should be organised to spread awareness among masses about these sites,” Ms. Sethi told reporters here.
She said special focus should be laid on the involvement of children and younger generations so that they learn about the rich heritage of the State.
“During the week, we should showcase our rich heritage and architectural marvels, and spread awareness about these sites. We should also encourage people to join hands in their conservation,” she added.
Directing all Deputy Commissioners to organise events at the district level, the Minister said advisory has already been issued in this regard.
She said special cleanliness drives, heritage walks and illumination of heritage sites should be organised by involving Tourism, Culture, Education, Urban Development and other concerned departments.
She also called upon the organisers to involve local MLAs, MLCs, public personalities, prominent members of civil society, leaders, educationists and other prominent public figures in the celebrations.
She appealed to all the sections of the society, including pilgrims, to participate in and experience the rich cultural heritage of the state.
“Starting November 19, the celebrations would begin with the launch of the cleanliness drive at Heritage Complex Dewana Mandir and Heritage Complex Mubarak Mandi, and similar celebrations would also be held at Srinagar and Leh,” she added.
She said all heritage buildings in the Sstate, including SPS Museum, Srinagar, Ranbir Library, Chamba Statue, Leh, Heritage Complex Dewana Mandir and Mubarak Mandi, Bhimagarh Garh Fort, Reasi, Poonch Fort, Amar Singh College, Srinagar, GGM Science College, Jammu, should be properly illuminated during the week. PTI