In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the ‘Tawi Filmotsva’, organised by J&K Cine Association, at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports the LG extended his felicitations to the organisers, participating filmmakers, and everyone associated with the short film festival dedicated to promoting local talents. He said cinema is an effective medium of education and a powerful agent of social change.

The LG spoke on the progressive film policy and other key interventions made by the government to create a vibrant film ecosystem in J&K. He said he is proud that J&K has found its place in filmmaking. The LG highlighted that technological advancement has helped the local budding filmmakers, actors and professionals in different fields of cinema to showcase their rich and varied cultural heritage. He called upon the filmmakers and artists of Jammu and Kashmir to raise awareness about social issues and promote positive change through their creative endeavours.

On the occasion, the LG released a brochure of ‘Tawi Filmotsva’. He also commended the J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages for its constant efforts to promote the artistic and cultural heritage of J&K.