Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 24: Dogri Sanstha, Jammu organized a function at Dogri Bhavan, Karan Nagar here to release a book of stories for children ‘Naani Sunao Kahani’ written by Chanchal Narendra Bhasin.
Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, additional secretary of J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) was the chief guest on the occasion. Prof Lalit Magotra, president of Dogri Sanstha, presided over the function, in which Prof Veena Gupta and Chhatrapal were the guests of honour.
The highlight of the event was the participation of veteran Dogri writer and Film personality, Ved Rahi, who gave a pleasant surprise to the audience by his visit on the occasion. He also spoke in the programme.
Ved Rahi expressed his happiness at the fast pace at which the Dogri books are being published. He complimented Chanchal Bhasin for publishing book for children, which he felt, was the need of hour to popularize Dogri among the younger generation.
Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, speaking on the occasion, stressed on the importance of mother-tongue. He said that Dogra children should be taught to speak and read in their mother-tongue, which is one of the sweetest languages.
Prof Lalit Magotra, in his presidential remarks, said that her released book has further enriched the Dogri literature, especially children literature. He further emphasized that Dogri Sanstha on its part is doing all efforts to become the hub of literary and cultural activities.
Earlier, Prof Veena Gupta, a senior Dogri scholar and Chhatrapal, a veteran Dogri writer, shared their views on the merits and other qualities of the released book.
Chanchal Narendra Bhasin also read a short story from her book, which was immensely liked by the audience.
The programme was conducted by the literary secretary of the Sanstha, Susheel Begana and Dr Chanchal Bhasin, presented vote of thanks.
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