JAMMU, Jul 22: Internationally acclaimed contemporary sculptor Dr. Ganesh Kumar Sharma has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Cultural Leadership and the Advancement of Human Values by Victoria University of Culture & World Peace, Republic of Iraq, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to art, culture, peace and humanitarian values.
The prestigious honour acknowledges Dr. Sharma’s exceptional leadership in the cultural sphere, his commitment to preserving artistic heritage, and his lifelong efforts to promote peace, intercultural dialogue and universal human values through sculpture. The citation accompanying the award commends his distinguished achievements and enduring contributions to culture, education, humanitarian service and global understanding.
With over four decades of artistic excellence, Dr. Sharma has earned national and international recognition for his remarkable sculptures, which are widely admired for their artistic merit, cultural significance and role in preserving India’s rich artistic traditions. During his illustrious career, he has received several prestigious national and international awards and honours.
The honorary doctorate was conferred under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mostafa Disouki, Founder and President of Victoria University of Culture & World Peace, in appreciation of Dr. Sharma’s significant contribution to cultural development and his continued efforts to foster humanity through art.
Expressing gratitude on receiving the honour, Dr. Sharma dedicated the award to the people of India, the artistic community and all those working to promote culture, creativity and universal human values. He said the recognition would inspire him to continue creating meaningful works of art that strengthen cultural harmony and international understanding.
The international recognition further reinforces Dr. Ganesh Kumar Sharma’s stature as one of India’s distinguished contemporary sculptors and marks a proud moment for the nation as well as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.