New Delhi, May 29 : A four-member delegation of Kashmiri Pandits under the banner of Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) met the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, at his residence at 7-Akbar Road, New Delhi.
The delegation comprised Utpal Kaul, International Coordinator-GKPD, Kashi Akhoon, National Coordinator, Dilip Matto and Priytosh Wali.
The delegation apprised the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor about the preparations underway for the forthcoming Heritage Tour to Kashmir to commence from 6th of June 2026. LG Sinha was very gracious and gave a patient hearing to the delegation.
A bouquet and a copy of the book ‘Lal Vakhs’ were presented to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor.
The Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor expressed optimism regarding the revival of devotees’ visits and the strengthening of cultural and spiritual activities in Jammu & Kashmir. He also felt satisfied about Kashmiri Pandits taking lead in introducing their age-old civilization to their future generations.
The Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora (GKPD) has been conscious of the proud heritage of Kashmiri Pandits in Kashmir and proposes to organise the first of its kind ‘Heritage tour of Kashmir’ in the month of June 2026. The tour was initially going to be organised in September 2024 but due to the elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the will couldn’t be executed in the year 2024. In the year 2025, the Pahalgam terror incident in which 26 Hindus were killed compelled the organisers to postpone it by one year. The GKPD has finally decided to make it happen this year in the month of June from 6th June to 14th June.
On 13th and 14th June 2026, a two-day Conclave will be held in Srinagar and will be attended by a number of dignitaries who are who’s who in their own capacity in the society. International delegates of GKPD are also expected to participate in the whole programme. (KNS)
