Jammu, Nov 5: Several delegations and public representatives on Wednesday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed issues related to trade, social awareness, cultural initiatives and regional development.

A delegation of the Jewellers Association Jammu, led by its President Mayank Kapoor, called on the Lieutenant Governor.
The team behind Ek Galat Kadam, an awareness short film on drug abuse, also met Sinha and invited him to the film’s premiere. The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the initiative and extended his best wishes to the team.
The film features Mahira Tandon, Youth Ambassador of the Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan. Writer-director Divya Tandon and producer Sumit Tandon were also present.
Another delegation, led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh President Rajesh Gupta, apprised the Lieutenant Governor of the Jammu Tawi Aarti team's ongoing social, cultural and religious initiatives in the Jammu region.
The delegation briefed Sinha on preparations for the LJK Mahotsav 2026, scheduled to be held at Tawi Riverfront from December 18 to 20. Discussions also covered the expansion of Tawi Aarti, improvement of facilities at the Aarti Sthal, the proposed Amba Yagya at Tawi Riverfront and the upcoming International Museum of Goddess at Katra.
The delegation included Harinder Gupta, Convener of LEAD (Ladakh Jammu & Kashmir Economic Growth and Development Dialogue); Swami Hridyanand Giri Ji Maharaj, Peethadhishwar of Hridayadeep Ashram; Sanjiv Sharma, Board Member of LEAD; and Tapan Dubey and Vijay Kumar Gupta, members of Jammu Tawi Aarti.
The Lieutenant Governor was also presented with LEAD's annual magazine, Smarika.
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Gupta separately called on the Lieutenant Governor.