IAS Dr. Rashmi Singh Interview

Commissioner Secretary Hospitality and Protocol , Government of Jammu and Kashmir and  Principal Resident Commissioner IAS Dr. Rashmi Singh in an exclusive interview with News Kashmir talks to Editor in Chief Farzana Mumtaz and Content Editor Rameez Makhdoomi.

A bit on recently concluded Sambhaav Utsav 2.0?

Well, we have had successful Sambhaav Utsav 1.0 in Feburary only with excellent participation and attractive programmes but recently concluded Sambhaav Utsav 2.0 took things to new levels of excellence.  Besides promoting arts and crafts and giving amazing platform to artisans and craftsmans of Jammu and Kashmir,  we had a Series of interactive sessions titled Manthan Satra , wherein we had dynamic sessions like Badlta Jammu and Kashmir,  Nikhrata Jammu and Kashmir,  Sawanrta Jammu and Kashmir.  The burning issues like Sustainable tourism,  e commerce,  more jobs for youth and opportunities were discussed . The prestigious organisations like NITI Ayog , Prasar Bharti shared their wisdom and input for better Jammu and Kashmir.

Those who write and speak on Jammu and Kashmir also shared their positive input.

We need to bear in mind that there was session on Skill and Entrepreneurship too , the contours of National Education Policy too were discussed in a session. Above all, the spread of awareness on all important film policy was also done.  It was made sure that stakeholders get to know how Jammu and Kashmir is becoming once again the film shooting hub of India with effective film policy and old glory of Jammu and Kashmir as global film destination is returning back. The Lieutenant Governor esteemed Manoj Sinha actively took part in all the programmes and ensured giving pragmatic shape to all the suggestions.

We didn’t just kept our programme Mundane but also colorful art and culture programmes were held daily that captivated the audiences and showcased the richness and diversity of the culture of Jammu and Kashmir.

So , it was a two way dialogue and an attractive platform for Jammu and Kashmir products ?

Absolutely yes, the youth  from Baramulla highly talented in music who performed interacted with Youth of Delhi . The people from Delhi especially those having less knowledge were mesmerized by culture , arts and crafts of Kashmir. There were different products from Saffron to Lavender on sale with about 10 farm organizations participating.  The designer clothes were showcased along with exquisite cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir with both vegetarian as well as Non vegetarian.  The programme was much success and paragon of excellence .