Aligarh: The Department of Linguistics at Aligarh Muslim University, in collaboration with the Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti, Ministry of Education, organised a seminar titled ‘The Role of Languages in the Development of the Nation’ at the Faculty of Arts Lounge.
Delivering the inaugural address as the Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor of AMU Prof Naima Khatoon highlighted the pivotal role of language in cognitive growth, personal identity, and national development, describing it as a catalyst for innovation and progress.
Guest of Honour Prof Rizwan Khan from the Department of English praised Prof Warsi and his team for their initiative and highlighted the unifying role of language in governance, societal identity, and academic progress.
In a video address, Padmashree Chamu Krishna Shastri, Chairman of the Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti, elaborated on the NEP 2020’s focus on Indian languages in education and the government’s efforts to make learning materials accessible in all 22 official languages. Referring to the 2011 Census, he celebrated India’s rich linguistic diversity, encompassing classical, regional, tribal, and minority languages.
Prof Shantanu Ghosh, Director of the Amity Institute of English and Research, in his keynote address, highlighted the intrinsic connection between language and national identity. Prof RC Sharma, formerly of the University of Delhi, applauded the Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti’s efforts to elevate Indian languages, stressing their role in fostering literacy and empowerment.
Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof TN Satheesan, observed that language transcends communication and reflects cultural heritage.
Guest of Honour Masood Ali Beg emphasised the need to integrate language into key domains, especially education, to preserve its cultural essence.
The seminar proceedings were conducted by Dr Mehvish Mohsin, and the event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr Pallav Vishnu.
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