In Jammu & Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today said, Nari Shakti’s impact on shaping the future of humanity is immense, and they have been endowed with a natural special gift to nurture creativity and drive social change. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG lauded the remarkable achievements of women artists and artisans of J&K and expressed gratitude for their contribution to Jammu Kashmir and nation-building.

The LG said greater participation of women artists and artisans in the contemporary art and craft arena has enriched this sector and strengthened the fabric of our cultural ethos. The LG reiterated his commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of women and providing them a conducive environment to realise their true potential.

The LG was speaking at the ‘Sashakt Nari Samman’ event organized by Buddha Art & Painting, in collaboration with Padma Shri Padma Sachdev Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar. He extended his heartiest greetings and felicitations to Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated the women achievers and students. He also visited the stalls put up by the women artists and artisans.