Srinagar, Nov 23: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday
inaugurated the Annual Youth Festival ‘Sonzal-2022' at the
University of Kashmir.
Extending his best wishes to the participating Youth on the
occasion, the Lt Governor said that the annual festival is a great
opportunity for young artists' to showcase their talents and
'Sonzal' provides them much-needed platform to achieve the
dream of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
Sonzal means rainbow, which is a symbol of hope, inspiration
and good fortune. For students, rainbow finally arrives when they
have space for individual growth, independent thinking and
opportunity to discover their own hidden treasure that will
contribute in nation building, the Lt Governor added.
Observing that young students are multi-faceted, multi-
dimensional, the Lt Governor entrusted upon the educational
institutions to discharge their responsibility to ensure freedom,
creativity and engagement for them to become multi-achievers,
and acquire knowledge & skills to thrive and shape their future.
Creative pursuits are a great medium for the young students to
develop leadership skills, human values, willingness to take risks,
understanding the power of new ideas, competency to face future
challenges and to nurture personality traits, the Lt Governor said.
Our focus on ensuring choice, collaboration, curiosity,
communication, critical thinking, creativity, research & enhanced
engagement in education system can create better education
goals and equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge &
values, he added.
The Lt Governor said that education is not about the race to
come first but education is about achieving the highest peak of
values in life. Institutions must ensure that the new learning
framework and key concepts as recommended by National
Education Policy are incorporated in curriculum, he added.
The Lt Governor further emphasized on laying specific focus on
creativity, critical thinking, collaboration to replace curriculum
overload, more hours of learning to quality learning time. Syllabus
should be more adaptable and dynamic, providing space for
cutting edge innovation, he added.
The Lt Governor appreciated the efforts of the Kashmir University
for making necessary changes to incorporate recommendations
of National Education Policy. ‘University of Kashmir has been
transformed into a centre of excellence and promoting scientific
research, new ideas & knowledge, and adapting to rapid change
across the world in fundamental aspects of the educational
landscape', he said.
Prof Nilofer Khan, Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir spoke
about the broad contours of the Mega Youth festival. In line with
the directions of the Lt Governor, the academic progression as
well as empowerment of youth is the core aim of the university
and this youth festival is a step in that direction, she added.
Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor IUST,
congratulated the University of Kashmir for providing a platform
for youth to showcase their talent.
During the inaugural ceremony, the students of University
presented a mesmerizing performance on University Tarana and
a colorful Rouf dance performance.
