J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized that the Chinar Book Festival aims to create a vibrant community of readers, writers, and thinkers. Attending the event in Srinagar, he praised the National Book Trust and organizers for their efforts. Sinha highlighted the festival’s role in transforming Jammu and Kashmir into a hub for knowledge and creativity.
The Lt Governor described books as catalysts for deep thinking, questioning beliefs, and personal growth. He commended the Chinar Book Festival for evolving into a significant intellectual movement in J&K. Sinha likened writers and thinkers to symbols of patience, beauty, and endurance, shaping human civilization through their enduring spirit.
Sinha noted the festival’s evolution into a national platform for ideas, debates, and knowledge exchange. He emphasized the festival’s impact in revitalizing J&K’s literary traditions through workshops, discussions, and initiatives like the revival of the Sharada script. Sinha encouraged youth to engage in regular reading beyond textbooks and urged aspiring writers to cultivate a daily writing habit.
The Lt Governor interacted with exhibitors, visited book stalls, and released publications in various languages. He also suggested organizing a similar festival in Jammu to further promote literary engagement and cultural exchange.
