Jammu, Mar 29: Extending his heartfelt felicitations to the Maati Trust and all those involved with the prestigious event, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha termed it as an excellent platform to showcase and share the ideas, culture, and arts of Purvanchal.
In his address during 8th edition of the Purvanchal Festival, “Maati,” in Delhi today, the Lieu-tenant Governor highlighted that the festival’s seven previous editions underscore the vibrancy of Purvanchal’s rich cultural heritage, art, and intellectual traditions.
“The region of Purvanchal has greatly contributed to strengthening our diverse culture and pre-serving traditional values,” said the Lieutenant Governor. “Purvanchal is anchored in the abiding values of our spiritual ethos. For thousands of years, its linguistic diversity and literature have shaped our cultural perspectives, offering fresh ideas that have influenced cultural landscapes globally.”
He further emphasized that the linguistic richness of Purvanchal not only filled the cultural void in society but also shaped its outlook, fostering unity in diversity and leaving a lasting impact on the world’s cultural canvas.
The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the freedom fighters, writers, artists, industrialists, and other prominent personalities of Purvanchal who have contributed to building modern India and enriching society through their intellectual and creative efforts.
“The values that Purvanchal has contributed to humanity are timeless. The legacy left behind by our ancestors continues to illuminate the path for future generations, ensuring a secure future for all,” he said. “There are countless stars in the sky of Purvanchal. Nothing is more sacred than their creations and ideals. The Maati Trust and its associates hold a significant responsibility to preserve and promote this sacred legacy.”
He also stressed the importance of connecting future generations to the region’s linguistic and cultural diversity. “The youth should remain connected with traditions that have served as a source of emotional bonding, peace, inspiration, and ideals for millennia,” he added.
The Lieutenant Governor lauded the Maati Trust for its commendable efforts in engaging ap-proximately 51,000 educational institutions to provide scholarships, job opportunities, and sup-port for startups and entrepreneurship for the youth. He also praised their efforts to promote cul-ture through a proposed cultural center.
On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor felicitated and congratulated the achievers from Pur-vanchal who were honored with the ‘Maati Samman.’
