UDHAMPUR :- Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Jam
Udhampur,April 18 (Scoop News)- Department of Archives, Archaeology and Museums, in collaboration with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Jammu Chapter) celebrated World Heritage Day at Matrika Auditorium in SMVDU today. Prof R K Sinha, Vice Chancellor SMVDU was the chief guest on the occasion.
The event was thronged by academicians, heritage enthusiasts, archaeologists, architects, story tellers, writers and art lovers.
Prof R K Sinha emphasized the need for appreciating the heritage of India and exhorted the students to develop keen interest in the rich heritage and culture of India. He appreciated the efforts of the Archives Department for involving students of the University in the preservation and promotion of the heritage. "Interestingly, Jammu region has antiquities from Harappan civilisation, Kushan to the present Dogra rulers," he added.
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