All India Kashmiri Samaj calls on Delhi Govt’s Culture Minister

Srinagar, Oct 7: A delegation of All India Kashmiri Samaj Regd led by its President Ravinder Pandita called on Kapil Mishra, Cabinet minister in Government of Delhi in Tourism, Law & Justice, Art & Culture in New Delhi . AIKS demanded that a Kashmiri academy be set up on the pattern of Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi academy in Delhi-NCR to be managed by AIKS with the state government to promote Kashmiri language and scripture.

A museum depicting Kashmiri Culture, Heritage & Art may be also set up.

Besides, Ravinder Pandita, who is also the President of Save Sharda Committee Kashmir regd. requested the minister to give accord to organising a 2 day 'Sharda Festival' in Delhi in October which shall further be organised in other parts of the country. On this occasion Ravinder Pandita presented his authored book on Sharda to the minister and requested him to visit the historical Sharda Temple at LoC Teetwal Kashmir. The minister agreed to his visit along with S. Manjinder Singh Sirsa, another cabinet minister in Delhi cabinet. The minister assured the delegation that their demands will be looked into. The delegation comprised of AIKS Vice President Rajinder Premi, Jt. General Secretary Ashish Zutshi and Kusum Shishoo, an activist.