Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today emphasized that the culture and spiritual heritage of Jammu and Kashmir will play a vital role in shaping a brighter future for all. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the LG said that Jammu's soil is rich with traditions. Dogri songs that convey life's values, crafts that embody experiences, and art infused with devotion are our vibrant legacies that breathe new life. He stated that the Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Festival aims to preserve rich heritage, recommit to folk arts, spiritual foundations, traditions, and strengthen our identity. The LG observed that India's duty is to empower its knowledge economy and to propagate innovations, cultural values, and philosophical ideas globally. The Lieutenant Governor said that the world awaits fresh ideas, and young people inherit the traditions that give rise to transformative thought. He called upon the youth to return to their roots, cultivate new ideas and innovation, and use cultural heritage as a powerful tool to transform society. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the "Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Festival", organized by Shri Kailakh Jyotish and Vedic Sansthan Trust, in Jammu. Anant Shri Vibhushit Junapeethadheeshwar Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Pujyapad Shri Swami Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj also graced the occasion. The Jammu and Kashmir Cultural Festival featured various activities including a cultural exhibition, traditional folk performances, a Kisan Mela (farmers' fair), and a free medical camp.