JKAACL honours Padma Shri Narsingh Dev Jamwal at literary tribute

Jammu, April 03: The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) Thursday hosted a prestigious literary event, ‘Meet the Eminent Personality,’ at Jammu, to honour acclaimed Dogri writer and playwright Padma Shri Narsingh Dev Jamwal. The occasion also marked the official release of his latest Dogri book, Manno Nei Manno.
A statement issued here said that the event was organised under the guidance of Harvinder Kour, Secretary, JKAACL. A towering figure in Dogri literature, Narsingh Dev Jamwal has authored 52 books, including the Sahitya Akademi Award-winning novel Sanjhi Dharti Bakhle Mahnu (1978). His significant contributions to literature and education earned him the Padma Shri in 2019. “Apart from his literary pursuits, he served in the Jammu and Kashmir Police from 1953 and holds a Master’s degree in Dogri from Jammu University. His early life includes participation in the Battle of Garhi (1947), where he was captured as a Prisoner of War (POW) in Pakistan before being released a year later. In recognition of his contributions to Indian theatre, he was also awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2008,” the statement said.
It said that the event commenced with a welcome address by Dr Javaid Rahi, Divisional Head, Jammu, representing the Secretary, JKAACL. Dr Rahi highlighted Jamwal’s literary legacy and the Academy’s pride in celebrating his remarkable career. As a mark of respect, Dr Javaid Rahi and Reeta Khadyal, Editor, Dogri, JKAACL, presented Jamwal with a floral bouquet and a shawl. The programme featured insightful academic discussions, including a critical paper on Manno Nei Manno presented by Rakesh Verma and a scholarly analysis of Jamwal’s literary achievements by Dr Padam Dev Singh, Senior Assistant Professor of Dogri, Jammu University. Engaging with the audience, Jamwal shared his literary journey, answered questions and offered profound insights into the evolution of Dogri literature. The event proceedings were conducted by Reeta Khadyal, who also extended a formal vote of thanks. The programme concluded on a high note, leaving attendees with a deeper appreciation of Padma Shri Narsingh Dev Jamwal’s immense contributions to the literary and cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir.