BARAMULLA, Oct. 25 -- Renowned Kashmiri writer and poet Rangroor Tilgami on Sunday called for a renewed focus on literary quality, readership and translation, saying that despite a growing number of publications, Kashmiri literature continues to struggle to reach audiences beyond the Valley.

Addressing a one-day literary conference organised by the Baramulla Writers Forum at Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, Tilgami said literary organisations must take responsibility for passing on language, art and literature to the next generation while encouraging writing that meets wider literary standards.

He appreciated the forum's efforts to sustain literary activities but questioned whether those working for the promotion of Kashmiri had succeeded in pr...