Kashmir, a land of celebrated traditions, peace, tranquility and ideological diversity has been passing through a state of turbulence due to protracted conflicts for over two decades. There has been a dramatic rise in militancy and violence. This continued unrest has resulted in an erosion of the social and cultural ethos as well as in the economic and social development of the State.
For nearly two decades, The Art of Living has been deeply involved in conflict resolution and has also been working with various stakeholders in the Valley. Today, there is also a need to give greater awareness to the hopes and aspirations of the people of Kashmir.
Towards this end, The Art of Living is hosting a multi-stakeholder conference on ‘Kashmir: Back to Paradise’.
Date: Nov. 23, 2016
Keynote Speaker: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder, The Art of Living
Venue: Abhinav Theater, Canal Road, Jammu
Conference Objectives
- Discussing ways to boost economy, skill development, education, employment and promoting art and culture from the Valley
- Collaborating on solutions towards a peaceful and prosperous Kashmir
Thematic papers on highly relevant subjects will also be presented at the conference followed by interactive discussions. This include:
- Kashmiri Culture – Diverse features of ideological basis and the Central Asian interface
- Kashmir Conflict – Innings and repercussions
- Kashmir - Dialogue and reconciliation for sustainable peace
- Kashmir - The part ahead for progressive development
The conference will provide a platform to diverse stakeholders from Jammu & Kashmir such as:
- Gujjar Bakarwals
- Teachers and professors of colleges
- Trade Unions
- Ex-militants
- Stone-pelters
- Sufi representation
- Representatives of communities like Sikhs, Buddhists, etc.
- Selected NGO’s from the state
- Support groups of Army
- Writers and poets
- Youth leaders
- Media persons
- Women
- Selected Kashmiri Pandits leaders
- Representatives from Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Travel Agent Association of Kashmir
- Representatives from J&K Hoteliers Club
Participation in the conference is by invitation only. For more enquiries, please write to: sanjay.kumar@artofliving.org.
