Srinagar: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, will endeavour to organise monthly cultural programmes and conduct music and theatre talent hunts to provide greater opportunities for local artists, poets and performers, Director Information Mamta Yadav said on Thursday.
Yadav was speaking at “Hansi Ke Rang, Sangeet Ke Sang”, a cultural programme organised by the department’s Cultural Unit Kashmir at Pt. Bhajan Sopori Auditorium in Srinagar.
The programme featured a humorous mushaira and live performances by Kohinoor Band, bringing together poets, musicians, writers and scholars.
The mushaira featured Ayub Sabir, Nazir Josh, Yousuf Gulshan, Amin Ashraf, Taseer Afzal, Muzaffar Hussain Dilbar, Jahangir Ahmad Shah, Dr Shaida Hussain, Shabir Hakak and Ghulam Nabi Aajiz, who presented satirical and humorous poetry.
Addressing the gathering, Yadav said regular cultural programmes could help preserve Jammu and Kashmir’s artistic and literary heritage while providing established and emerging artists with platforms to showcase their work before wider audiences.
She also appreciated the participating poets and musicians for their performances.
Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari stressed the importance of providing platforms for cultural expression and encouraging local talent.
The department also announced plans to organise music and theatre talent hunts to identify and promote emerging performers from across the region.
The programme was attended by senior DIPR officials, artists, poets, writers and scholars. Participating artists and poets were felicitated by the Director Information.