Jammu, Jan. 12 -- The Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta, on Monday inaugurated the International Painting Symposium 2026 at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, underscoring the importance of integrating art, creativity and holistic learning within higher education to nurture future-ready, socially responsible leaders.
The week-long symposium, being held from January 12 to 17 at the IIM Jammu campus, brings together eminent painters from India and abroad, transforming the premier management institute into a vibrant space of creative dialogue and cultural exchange.
Addressing the inaugural session, the Lieutenant Governor said the symposium was not merely a cultural programme but a meaningful convergence of education...