Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday interacted with a group of 2011-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officers at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar during their official visit to Jammu and Kashmir.
The officers are currently on a week-long visit to the Union Territory as part of their Mid-Career Training Programme. The interaction provided an opportunity to exchange professional insights and discuss ways to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s global presence.
The discussions focused on enhancing the Union Territory’s international outreach, particularly in the areas of trade, tourism and technology.
Focus on Jammu and Kashmir’s Global Presence
During the interaction, the visiting IFS officers shared their professional perspectives on expanding Jammu and Kashmir’s engagement with the international community.
Trade, tourism and technology were identified as key areas of focus for strengthening the Union Territory’s global visibility and exploring opportunities for greater international collaboration.
The discussions also highlighted the importance of showcasing Jammu and Kashmir’s development initiatives and potential to a wider international audience.
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Youth Empowerment, Sports and International Events Discussed
The deliberations also covered Jammu and Kashmir’s developmental priorities, with particular emphasis on youth empowerment and the promotion of sports.
The interaction highlighted opportunities to support the region’s development through initiatives that encourage youth participation, strengthen sports activities and facilitate the organisation of international events.
These discussions formed part of the broader exchange of ideas on Jammu and Kashmir’s development and its engagement with global stakeholders.
Three IFS Officers Part of the Delegation
The delegation comprised three 2011-batch Indian Foreign Service officers: Sarvjeet Soodan, Vimarsh Aryan and Ovessa Iqbal.
Their week-long official visit to Jammu and Kashmir is being undertaken as part of the Mid-Career Training Programme, which provides officers with opportunities to exchange professional experiences and gain insights into regional development initiatives.
The interaction at Lok Bhavan brought together perspectives on international engagement, development and opportunities to strengthen Jammu and Kashmir’s presence on the global stage.
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