Jammu, Dec 13 (KNO): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday interacted with the youth delegation from Tamil Nadu, who are on a five-day visit to J&K for Yuva Sangam, under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative.
The Lieutenant Governor welcomed the youth and learned about the experiences and multi-dimensional exposure they gained during their visit to the UT of J&K.
“Tamil Nadu and Jammu Kashmir are eternally connected since time immemorial. When I look at the two regions, I see the inspiring chapters of rich ancient Indian history, contribution of men and women who shaped the destiny of our country,” he said.
The Lieutenant Governor also commended the Yuva Sangam initiative of the Ministry of Education, aimed at strengthening people-to-people connect among youth across different States and Union Territories.
“I am truly grateful to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for unlocking the power of diversity with the spirit of oneness,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He also spoke on the Youth specific and youth-related policies and programmes launched in the last 10 years to create an enabling environment to realize their dreams.
“The social consciousness of our youth is sharp and they have big dreams not just for themselves but for the development of this great nation. Our youth have started thinking about the future that they want. They are also working towards constructive change for a prosperous society based on equality and social justice," the Lieutenant Governor said.
Jammu Kashmir is paired with Tamil Nadu under Yuva Sangam to promote unity in diversity by facilitating meaningful interactions, cultural exchange and knowledge sharing among youth—(KNO)