Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala (Punjab), in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages, on Wednesday organised a National Cultural-cum-Music Programme titled “Lok Rang Utsav 2026” here at the Open Ground, STC BSF Udhampur.
The programme showcased the rich and vibrant cultural diversity of the country through captivating folk performances. Participating artists included Arvind Yadav & Party (Madhya Pradesh), Ajay Kashyap & Party (Haryana), Mehboob Khan & Party (Rajasthan) and Vanaraj & Party (Gujarat). Two local folk parties led by Mohan Mistry and B. D Surishta played a remarkable role in making the event a grand success.
IG BSF, Sandeep Chanan graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. He appreciated the performances of all artists and lauded the efforts of JKAACL and NZCC. “Organizing such programmes in camps go a long way in rejuvenating the officers and jawans,” he noted and added that witnessing such vibrant cultural presentations makes them feel emotionally connected to their homelands despite being stationed far away.
Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Lal Chand; Assistant Director, NZCC Patiala, Ravinder Sharma and Chief Editor, Sheeraza Punjabi, Popinder Singh Paras were also present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Lal Chand said that Lok Rang Utsav is not merely a cultural programme but a celebration of India’s living traditions and collective identity. He highlighted that the journey of this festival from R.S. Pura to Paddar reflects an effort to take culture to the grassroots and connect people across regions. The programme was ably conducted by Sanjiv Shaad. Academy publications were also displayed during the programme under the supervision of Popinder Singh Paras.
