Sanskrit Revival Essential for Indian Languages' Development, Says University VC
Lakshmi Niwas Pandey, the vice-chancellor of Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, made a strong statement on Monday. He declared Sanskrit as the mother of most Indian languages. Pandey emphasized that no Indian language can achieve full development without reviving Sanskrit for daily use among people.
National Seminar Highlights Language Heritage
Pandey spoke as the chief guest at a two-day national seminar. The event focused on the Indian language family's shared heritage and distinct identity. The Department of English and Foreign Languages at the Central University of South Bihar organized this seminar in Patna.
Pandey connected the Indian language family to India's knowledge traditions. He noted their special relevance in the context of the National Education Policy 2020. He described the Indian language family beautifully. He likened it to a bouquet of flowers stitched together by Sanskrit.
Languages as Repositories of Civilization
P Mohan, vice-chancellor of Shri Venkateshwara University in Sikkim, delivered the keynote address. He observed that languages shaping Indian civilization for millennia are more than communication tools. They serve as repositories of collective consciousness, philosophy, and emotions. Mohan highlighted how these languages reflect the nation's unity in diversity.
CUSB VC Criticizes Linguistic State Formation
Kameshwar Nath Singh, vice-chancellor of CUSB, gave the presidential address. He stated that the NEP 2020 strongly emphasizes using Indian languages. The policy advocates education in the mother tongue, according to Singh.
Singh made a controversial remark about state formation in India. He called forming states on linguistic lines a big mistake. He argued that states should have been formed based on geographical boundaries instead.
Singh proposed a solution for reducing disputes. He suggested determining boundaries by rivers flowing through regions. This approach could prevent conflicts over water sharing and language, he claimed.
The seminar brought together academic leaders to discuss pressing language issues. Their insights underscore the ongoing debate about preserving India's linguistic heritage while adapting to modern educational policies.
