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| Today I am proud that J&K has found its place in film-making: LG Sinha | | Inaugurates Tawi Filmotsva, felicitates organizers | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the ‘Tawi Filmotsva’, organised by J&K Cine Association, at Abhinav Theatre Jammu.
In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations to the organizers, participating Film-makers, and everyone associated with the short film festival dedicated to promote local talents.
“Cinema is an effective medium of education and a powerful agent of social change. I want our local talent to maintain a balance between entertainment and social concern and use this powerful medium for the benefit of society and social transformation,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor spoke on the progressive Film policy and other key interventions made by the government to create a vibrant film ecosystem in J&K.
“Today I am proud that Jammu Kashmir has found its place in film-making. Our efforts of peace and development in the past five years have made Jammu Kashmir more attractive destination for Hindi, Regional and Foreign film shooting,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He highlighted that the Technological advancement has helped the local budding film-makers, actors and professionals in different fields of Cinema to showcase our rich and varied cultural heritage.
The Lieutenant Governor called upon the “I have seen the deep impact of different creative genres on society but the impact of Cinema is unparalleled and they have helped in raising awareness on many social evils.”
The Lieutenant Governor said, “Creativity is not only be a source of fulfilling your dream, but it is also a vehicle for social change. I have seen the deep impact of different creative genres on society but the impact of Cinema is unparalleled and they have helped in raising awareness on many social evils.
I want our youth to nurture this creativity to eliminate social evils like drug addiction from society and use the creative talents for good deeds that will change the lives of others. I want our youth to help the government in reaching out to the disadvantaged and ensure their life of dignity”.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor released a brochure of ‘Tawi Filmotsva’. He also commended the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) for its constant efforts to promote artistic and cultural heritage of Jammu Kashmir.
Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu; Nitish Rajora, Director Information; Ms Harvinder Kour, Secretary JKAACL; Dharminder Kohli, President, J&K Cine Association; senior officials, renowned artists, film-makers, members of J&K Cine Association and prominent citizens from different walks of life were present. |
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