States » NorthPosted at: Sep 19 2026 5:10PM


Mata Lalleshwari Centre to empower youth, promote national integration: J&K LG

Jammu, Sep 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Saturday underlined that Mata Lalleshwari’s teachings transcended social divisions and embodied the ideals of tolerance, equality and inner transformation.
Her verse, resonating with the highest truths of the Upanishads, continue to inspire generations.Speaking after laying the foundation stone of the Mata Lalleshwari Cultural Cum Heritage Centre here at Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan, Thalwal, the Lieutenant Governor said that the project, sanctioned under the Capex budget with an allocation of Rs. 4.5 crore, is envisioned as a landmark initiative to preserve and promote the timeless legacy of Yogini Lalleshwari.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor highlighted that Jammu Kashmir has, since ancient times, been a cradle of sages, saints and seekers of truth.
The Centre, dedicated to Mata Lalleshwari, will embody India’s civilisational consciousness and serve as a beacon of cultural harmony, spiritual tourism, and academic research.
“This project reminds us of our timeless civilisational consciousness. Today, we stand at a significant juncture in our history, where the blessings of our ancestors and their timeless wisdom are converging with the aspirations for a confident, developed and self-reliant Jammu Kashmir,” he said.
“The Centre will act as a living repository of her philosophy, enabling scholars, artists and seekers to engage with her wisdom and disseminate it globally through modern platforms,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He also stated that the Centre will not be merely a physical structure but an institutional foundation for cultural preservation. It will host exhibitions, translation initiatives, and archival facilities, while also fostering fellowships in Kashmir Shaivism.
“The Centre will empower youth through art and creative expression, promote social harmony, and strengthen national integration,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor emphasised that cultural and heritage centres are a national imperative. He said beyond economic growth, a nation requires civilisational memory and moral direction.
“The Mata Lalleshwari Centre will reconnect society with its roots, provide spiritual resources for mental peace, and contribute to grassroots economic vitality by attracting seekers, historians and tourists. The initiative aligns with the vision of the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who has consistently underscored the importance of integrating heritage with development. The Centre will stand as a monument to India’s cultural soul and a source of national strength,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor said that he has been constantly reminding the society that a tree without roots cannot withstand a storm and in the same way, a society disconnected from its foundational visionaries, cultural heritage and the philosophy of its sages loses its balance, sensitivity and sense of direction.
“In today’s fast-paced life, people are facing unprecedented mental stress, crises of identity and the challenges of existential loneliness. It is equally true that external, material success alone cannot fill the emptiness within. I believe that the teachings of saints such as Mata Lalleshwari, and the cultural centre dedicated to her, will help fill that void and provide spiritual resources for self-discipline, mental peace and emotional resilience.
Mata Lalleshwari Cultural and Heritage Centre will contribute to spiritual tourism and economic revitalisation. In this sacred land, where holy pilgrimage sites, ancient temples and centres of spiritual practice are spread across the region, this centre will attract seekers, historians and travellers from all over the world,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Brij Mohan Sharma, Principal Secretary, Culture Department; Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Tejinder Singh, IGP, Jammu; Shridhar Patil, DIG, Range; Dr. Rakesh Minhas, Deputy Commissioner Jammu; K.K. Sidha, Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums; Arvind Karwani, Relief and Rehabilitation Commissioner; Dileep Pandita, President, Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust; Shri Ashok Kaw, General Secretary, Mata Bhaderkali Asthapan Trust; Shri Chand Ji Pandita, Organizing Secretary and other members of the Trust, senior officials, prominent citizens and devotees in large number attended the foundation stone laying ceremony.
UNI VBH AAB
Tags: #Mata Lalleshwari Centre to empower youth# promote national integration: J&K LG
More News

Govt, Police alone can't beat drugs: Punjab Governor Kataria; Youth must turn to sports

20 Sep 2026 | 7:58 PM

Panchkula, Sep 20 (UNI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday said the government and police alone cannot defeat drug abuse, calling for greater public participation to combat the menace and urging young people to turn to sports as an alternative to addiction.

see more..

Himachal’s 11-year wait ends as Royal Bengal Tiger pair arrives at Renuka Zoo

20 Sep 2026 | 7:40 PM

Shimla, September 20 (UNI) Ending a 11-year wait, a pair of Royal Bengal Tigers arrived at the Shri Renuka Ji Zoo in Himachal Pradesh from Maharashtra on Sunday, marking a significant addition to the state’s wildlife conservation and tourism infrastructure.

see more..

Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya Kala Samman conferred on Padma Shri Balwant Thakur

20 Sep 2026 | 7:29 PM

Jammu, Sep 20 (UNI) Dogri Sanstha Jammu, in association with the Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust (KVMT), conferred the Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya Kala Samman–2026 on renowned theatre personality and Padma Shri awardee Balwant Thakur here on Saturday, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to theatre, performing arts and the cultural heritage of Jammu.

see more..

Most Ambedkar statues vandalised during BJP rule in UP: Akhilesh Yadav

20 Sep 2026 | 7:07 PM

Lucknow, Sep 20 (UNI) Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the highest number of statues of Constitution-maker Dr. B.R. Ambedkar were vandalised during the BJP’s tenure in Uttar Pradesh.He further claimed that arrests had been made in 14 cases, while the accused remained unidentified in 45 cases. Named complaints were filed in eight cases, he said, adding that no action was taken in 84 cases.

see more..

CAT Jammu Bench’s case disposal among highest in country: Jitendra

20 Sep 2026 | 6:48 PM

Jammu, Sep 20 (UNI) union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Jammu Bench’s disposal of service cases has gone beyond expectations and is among the highest in the country.

see more..