During the Kashmir Literature Festival, Jammu and Kashmir's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha asserted that India's contributions to science, medicine, and astronomy date back over 6000 years, predating those of Persia and Western nations. He emphasized that India was historically the center of global civilization, influencing socio-economic advancements worldwide. Sinha criticized the colonial mindset for distorting India's pre-British and pre-Mughal achievements, claiming that many Western narratives incorrectly suggest that knowledge flowed from Persia to India. He stated that, in fact, Persia gained knowledge from India in the 7th Century. Furthermore, Sinha pointed out that India's innovations played a crucial role in the European Renaissance, asserting that centuries before Western advancements, India was already a scientific civilization. He urged for a restoration of India's historical narrative, calling on writers to correct misconceptions and ensure that India's true contributions are recognized globally. Sinha concluded by stating that despite historical subjugation, India has emerged as the world's fourth largest economy and aims to be a fully developed nation by 2047.