Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 18: The prominent Dogri writer, T R Magotra’s book entitled ‘Jammu Padhshahi’- the first of its kind on complete history of J&K in Dogri language, was released today in a function organized by PG Department of Dogri, University of Jammu.
Prof Sushma Sharma, Head, Department of Dogri JU, released the book in presence of a galaxy of intellectuals, faculty members, scholars and students on the occasion.
Prof Sushma Sharma congratulated T R Magotra for producing such a book in the Dogri language. She said a language can survive and progress only if it is used in all walks of life like a day-to-day conversation, education, business, media etc. Special efforts are required to popularize Dogri among the younger generation and children, she added.
T R Magotra also spoke on this occasion and threw light on the contents of released book.
Dr Padam Dev Singh, Asstt Professor of the Department, read out a paper highlighting the literary merits of the Magotra’s book ‘Jammu Padhshahi.’