Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo inaugurated a three-day painting exhibition titled “The Meanderings” by Pradeep Wahule, an Indian Forest Service officer and Conservator of Forests, at Kala Kendra Jammu. The event, organized under the Department of Culture, featured around 40 artworks displayed at the Master Sansar Chand Gallery, with Brij Mohan Sharma as Special Guest and remarks from officials including Sarvesh Rai, Harvinder Kour, and Dr. Javaid Rahi. Curator Rashmi Rao noted this is the sixth state where she has managed the show.
The exhibition matters because it highlights the intersection of art and environmental advocacy, with Wahule’s self-trained practice emphasizing nature and conservation. It also underscores efforts by Jammu & Kashmir cultural institutions to engage younger generations and provide platforms for local artists, reflecting broader regional cultural development and the role of civil servants as practicing artists.