- Event promotes constructive youth engagement through poetry, cultural performances and socially relevant themes
KATHUA: As part of the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Campaign, the Kathua Centre of Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) J&K organised a multilingual Mushaira here at Government College for Women to provide young and budding poets a platform to showcase their literary talent and express their views on socially relevant issues.
The College Principal Jaipal Singh attended the programme as the chief guest. The programme started with lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Renowned poets and literary enthusiasts, including Vijay Sharma, Sunil Dutt Shad, Kuldeep Kumar, Dr. Rachana Bhagat, Dr. Mukesh Kumari, Saroj Bala, presented their original poetic compositions in different languages leaving a meaningful impression on the audience.
Besides, the young poets Rohit Chauhan, Suman Sharma and Shibani Sharma also presented their poetic creations that touched upon themes such as drug abuse, womenās empowerment, patriotism and social issues. Budding singer Raghav further enlivened the programme with his melodious renditions, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to the event.
The Mushaira offered an engaging platform for literary expression, fostering creativity among youth while highlighting the role of poetry in raising awareness about important social issues. The Chief Guest appreciated the efforts of the Information Department in promoting literary and cultural activities among youth. He emphasised the importance of providing aspiring poets and artists with opportunities to showcase their abilities and contribute to social awareness through creative expression.
The Chief Guest gave away certificates of appreciation by District Information Centre Kathua among the budding artists. Earlier, Senior Cultural Assistant Ajay Kumar presented a welcome address. Field Publicity Assistant Anil Kumar, Senior Cultural Assistant Joginder Kumar of DIPR Kathua were also present.

