| The term Multiculturalism refers to an applied ideology of racial, cultural & ethnic diversity within the demographics of a specified place. Some countries have policies of multiculturalism aimed at recognizing, celebrating & maintaining the different cultures or cultural identities within that society to promote social cohesion. In this context multiculturalism advocates a society that extends equitable status to distinct cultural & religious groups, with no one culture predominating. Multicultural concerns have long informed India's history and traditions. Jammu & Kashmir is the home of different races & sects and their history goes thousands of years back. It is a composite culture, being an ingredient of Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist elements |