JAMMU, Nov 10: LEAD – LJK Economic Growth & Development Dialogue has initiated preparations for the fourth Mahotsav–Jammu Kashmir Ladakh 2026, scheduled to be held from 18–20 December 2026 at the Tawi River Front, Jammu.
In this regard, a meeting of the LEAD team was convened to review and discuss various aspects of the event’s planning and management. Key issues concerning health and safety arrangements, sanitation, stall allotment, public participation, and overall event management were deliberated upon to ensure the smooth and successful conduct of the three-day Mahotsav.
The meeting was chaired by Harinder Gupta, Convenor, LEAD; Rajesh Gupta, Board Member and Mahotsav In-charge; Raman Suri; and other LEAD members, including Surinder Gupta, Sanjeev Sharma, Kamal Kishore Sharma, Vikram Gujral and Alankrit Mahajan.
The members emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts, effective planning and active public participation to make Mahotsav 2026 a vibrant platform celebrating the rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurship, local products and diverse traditions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
Following the meeting, a LEAD delegation led by Convenor Harinder Gupta visited Warehouse, Jammu, to express concern and solidarity in the wake of the unfortunate incident that occurred on the night of Diwali. During the visit, the delegation met Deepak Gupta, President, Warehouse Association, and discussed the situation arising from the incident.
The LEAD team expressed its deep concern over the unfortunate tragedy and conveyed its solidarity with the affected members of the Warehouse community during this difficult time.