Centre for Kashmir Studies set up in Kashmir University

Srinagar, June 18 (UNI) A Centre for Kashmir Studies has been established in the Kashmir University.

Inaugurating the Centre, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha said 'Kashmiriyat'' was a strong tool to conquer divides and unite the boundaries.

He expressed confidence that the Centre would become a vibrant forum for carrying out extensive research and deep study of all facets of Kashmir, including its history, culture, philosophy, spiritualism and art.

''Let the rich ethos of Kashmiriyat herald a new era in this beautiful valley and make Kashmir a true paradise on earth,'' Gen Sinha said and expressed the hope that the Centre would help in disseminating the message of peace and brotherhood as enshrined in the concept of Kashmiriyat across the world.

The Governor said Kashmir has been a centre of learning and wisdom through ages where humanism, peace and love flourished and travelled to different parts of the world.

With the advent of Islam, Sufism dawned in Kashmir which is the anti-thesis to fanaticism, fundamentalism and extremism, he added.

The Governor, who is also the Chancellor of Kashmir University, expressed gratitude to the central government and the University Grants Commission for sanctioning Rs 1.29 crore to the centre.

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