A cultural event was organised by the School of Languages and Literature (SoLL) at Shri
Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) on 22 nd December, 2021 to commemorate “Dogri
Manyata Diwas”. Dr. Isha Malhotra, Head, School of Languages and Literature, SMVDU
delivered the welcome address. SMVDU. She emphasised on the importance of the Dogri
language, and how youngsters are getting interested in the Dogri popular literature through
social media.
The Chief Guest, Sh. Nagendra Singh Jamwal (KAS), Registrar, SMVDU, addressed the
audience and enumerated upon the significance of such cultural events that help in the
promotion and preservation of the Dogri language. He further announced that the university
will soon celebrate the Dogri language in a grand event. The cultural gala consisted of folk
dances, folk songs and cultural performances and was attended by the faculty members and
students of SoLL. The students of B.A. and M.A. English lit up the stage with their
phenomenal dance, singing and poetry performances in Dogri. The event by moderated by
Ms. Devika Sharma and Ms. Ayushi.The Vice Chancellor, SMVDU, Prof. RK Sinha,
commended the efforts of the students of the School of Languages and literature.
SMVDU Organizes Cultural Event on Dogri Manyata Diwas
