Jammu, June 30 -- Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services and Sports, Science and Technology, and ARI and Trainings, Satish Sharma, on Monday flagged off a pilgrimage to the Somnath Temple in Gujarat from Jammu Railway Station.

The pilgrimage was organised by the Department of Culture as part of initiatives aimed at promoting cultural and spiritual exchanges.

Speaking on the occasion, Sharma said pilgrimages play an important role in promoting cultural awareness, national integration and interaction among people from different parts of the country. He wished the pilgrims a safe and successful journey.

The minister appreciated the arrangements made by the Department of Culture and o...