Innovation in Culture and Celebration of Language through preservation, promotion and technological advancements, Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust (KVMT) from its humble beginning in 2016 has today become a platform of exchanging ideas and initiating dialogue on tropical issues by most sought out thought leaders of Bharat. Exchange of ideas on history, policy, politics, youth engagement etc. by thinktanks, politician, army generals, social reformers, business gurus has today made Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust one of the most sought after ‘Manch’ for Indians and the diaspora abroad.

The Trust is instituted in the memory of Sahitya Akademi Awardee, Group Captain Randhir Singh, popularly known as ‘Kunwar Viyogi’. Recognized as the ‘Father of Dogri Sonnets’, Viyogi’s legendry work is celebrated by national and international artists across the world.

With its footprints spread across Europe, West and South Asia, Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust collaborates with artists across the globe to introduce the lyrical melody of Dogri. Artists have brought Viyogi to life through their dramatic and innovative artistry – dance, drama, plays, music videos, poetry, recitations and much more.

The academic wing of Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trust focuses on student collaborations across schools, colleges and universities. It also supports their educational aspirations through multiple scholarships instituted in collaboration with Departments of Dogri and English in University of Jammu. Namely 5 scholarships – Kunwar Viyogi Merit Scholarship in Dogri and English, Prem Jamwal Kunwar Viyogi Merit Scholarship in Dogri and Kunwar Viyogi Research Scholarship are making a remarkable difference in the lives of these bright minds, hailing from far flung regions of Jammu.

Talent is nurtured and appreciated through innumerable Literary endevours and awards. To name a few- – Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya Puraskar, Kunwar Viyogi Sahitya Kala Samman, Lalit Katha Award, Prem Jamwal Youth Art Innovation Award and Kunwar Viyogi Shaurya Kala Samman. The Trust has collaborated with India’s premier cultural bodies like the Sahitya Akademi, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Kolkata Literature Fest, Dogri Sanstha to infuse life in Dogri poetry, stories and philosophies, penned by Viyogi, both in original and in diverse cultural adaptations.

Creating academic and cultural spaces serves as an integral part of Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Trusts’ mission to help youth realise their dreams. Kunwar Viyogi Memorial Auditorium and Kunwar Viyogi Innovation lab are two projects that the Trust has successfully completed. Digital Library is a project the Trust is currently working on. Discussions are underway with the University of Jammu to help realise this dream of making digital education accessible to each student.