Srinagar, May 30 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said writers, poets and scholars play a greater role in shaping civilizations than institutions, as he inaugurated the two-day Kashmir Literature Festival-2026 at SKICC Srinagar.

Addressing writers, researchers, historians, academicians and literary figures during the inaugural session, the Lieutenant Governor welcomed all guests who had arrived in Jammu & Kashmir from outside the Union Territory and said he was confident they would "feel and witness" the cultural, intellectual and literary depth of Kashmir during the festival being held on May 30 and 31.

"I welcome everyone who has come to Jammu & Kashmir from outside. I am confident that during these two days, you will no...