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Jammu Film Festival chief and Kupwara MLA meet Lieutenant Governor
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🗓 27 Aug 2026, 11:33 AM
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The director of the Jammu Film Festival and the MLA from Kupwara visited the Lieutenant Governor to discuss matters concerning the festival and regional cultural initiatives.
Jammu, J&K – The head of the Jammu Film Festival, accompanied by the Kupwara constituency MLA, paid an official visit to the Lieutenant Governor's office on Monday. The delegation sought to brief the LG on the upcoming edition of the festival and to highlight the need for greater state support for regional filmmakers.
During the meeting, the festival director outlined plans to showcase local talent, promote tourism through cinema, and address logistical challenges faced by participants from remote districts. The MLA echoed these points, emphasizing the cultural and economic benefits that a well‑supported film festival could bring to the valley.
The Lieutenant Governor acknowledged the importance of cultural events in fostering communal harmony and pledged to explore avenues for increased funding and infrastructural assistance. Both officials agreed to maintain regular dialogue to ensure the festival's smooth execution.
The meeting underscores the administration's willingness to engage with cultural stakeholders as part of its broader strategy to boost Jammu and Kashmir's creative industries.
During the meeting, the festival director outlined plans to showcase local talent, promote tourism through cinema, and address logistical challenges faced by participants from remote districts. The MLA echoed these points, emphasizing the cultural and economic benefits that a well‑supported film festival could bring to the valley.
The Lieutenant Governor acknowledged the importance of cultural events in fostering communal harmony and pledged to explore avenues for increased funding and infrastructural assistance. Both officials agreed to maintain regular dialogue to ensure the festival's smooth execution.
The meeting underscores the administration's willingness to engage with cultural stakeholders as part of its broader strategy to boost Jammu and Kashmir's creative industries.