Launch of the Book ‘Reimagining Jammu & Kashmir: A Pictorial Journey’
Exhibition of ‘Reimagining Jammu & Kashmir: A Pictorial Journey’ Organised
New Delhi (thestates.news)|Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), under the aegis of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, hosted a book launch and photo exhibition titled ‘Reimagining Jammu & Kashmir: A Pictorial Journey’ by noted photojournalist Shri Ashish Sharma, published by Bloomsbury. Organised by the Kala Nidhi Division of IGNCA, the event took place on 16th June 2025 at Samvet Auditorium, IGNCA, New Delhi, and brought together esteemed dignitaries, scholars, and cultural practitioners in celebration of the visual narrative and evolving identity of Jammu & Kashmir.
The event was graced by Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, as the Chief Guest, and Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, former Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, as Guest of Honour. Shri Ram Bahadur Rai, President, IGNCA Trust, chaired the session, while the opening address was delivered by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA. The welcome and introduction was presented by Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Director and Head, Kala Nidhi Division, IGNCA. The accompanying photo exhibition remains on display from 16th to 25th June 2025 at Darshanam–I Exhibition Hall, IGNCA.(S-PIB)
