Kulgam, Nov 11: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Veshow Festival in Kulgam, describing it as an important platform for ideas, creativity and cultural exchange.

In a post on X, Sinha said the festival draws inspiration from Jammu and Kashmir's rich Rishi-Sufi tradition and provides a space to celebrate literature, art, heritage and handicrafts.

He also proposed several initiatives to preserve and promote the region's cultural legacy. These include setting up a Veshow Archive, translating literary works into multiple languages, establishing mobile libraries and writers' residencies, and encouraging youth-led cultural podcasts.

The proposed initiatives aim to strengthen cultural preservation and create greater opportunities for literary and artistic engagement among young people.