Srinagar, July 19 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that their goal is to transform Jammu Kashmir into a national hub for knowledge, culture, and creativity. Sinha attended the third edition of Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar and congratulated the National Book Trust and the organisers for their commendable work. "This festival is more than just an event. It is a movement to build a vibrant community of readers, writers, and thinkers. Our goal is to transform J&K into a national hub for knowledge, culture, and creativity. I hope this book festival will inspire the youth to read every day, protect endangered languages, and use literature as a way to value and respect diversity," the LG said. He said that books are like living conversations and they force us to think deeply, ask questions, challenge what we believe, and inspire us to grow. "Nothing matches the power of writing. Combined with a strong imagination, it becomes a lasting strength. A vibrant book festival creates such an environment and a welcoming space where literature becomes accessible, inspiring, and meaningful for everyone." The LG said that in a very short span of time, the Chinar Book Festival has become a unique celebration of ideas, transforming into a vibrant intellectual movement across Jammu Kashmir. "I believe writers and thinkers are like glowing lamps and blooming roses. In many ways, they mirror the majestic Chinar tree. In Kashmir, the Chinar is a living symbol of patience, beauty, and endurance. Writers and their books share this same lasting spirit, guiding human civilization through the ages," he said. The LG observed that Chinar Book Festival has become a strong national platform of ideas, debates and knowledge exchange....