JAMMU: Dogra Art Museum celebrated International Museum Day with great enthusiasm and active participation from students and visitors, here today. The event was inaugurated by Member Legislative Assembly Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi as the chief guest.

Yudhvir Sethi appreciated the efforts being made by the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology and Museums towards the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region.

The programme was coordinated by Curator Dogra Art Museum Jammu Mukul Magotra under the supervision and guidance of Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums J&K Kuldeep Krishan Sidha.

Speaking on the occasion, the MLA reiterated the vision of the   Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, particularly the Gyan Bharatam Mission and emphasized the importance of preserving valuable manuscripts and cultural heritage across the country.

The celebrations aimed to connect the younger generation with the rich cultural, historical and artistic heritage of the Jammu region. A major highlight of the event was a special exhibition curated by the Dogra Art Museum, showcasing rare artifacts, historic manuscripts and exquisite Dogra miniature paintings drawn from the museum’s prized collections. The exhibition received high appreciation from visitors and dignitaries alike.

The event also featured specially designed interactive educational programmes, including guided gallery walks, heritage quizzes and hands-on art workshops aimed at making history engaging and accessible for the youth.

A large number of students from various schools and colleges visited the museum and explored its valuable collections depicting the vibrant history, art and culture of the Dogra region. The visit provided young learners with an opportunity to understand and appreciate the importance of preserving cultural heritage and historical artifacts.

The celebration sought to raise awareness among the younger generation about the role of museums as important centres of education, culture and heritage conservation. Students also interacted with museum officials and gained valuable insights into the historical legacy preserved at the museum.

The event concluded with appreciation for the enthusiastic participation of schools and colleges and reaffirmed the department’s continued commitment towards promoting heritage awareness across Jammu and Kashmir.

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We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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