Ten- day workshop on Sanskrit speaking concludes at JU

Excelsior CorrespondentJAMMU, Nov 5: A ten day workshop on Sanskrit Speaking (Sanskrit Sambhashan Shiver),�� concluded today in the Department of Sanskirt, University Jammu.The workshop was conducted by the Department of Sanskrit in collaboration with the Sanskrit Bharti, Jammu & Kashmir. The Aim of this workshop was� to inculcate a sense of Sanskrit speaking in the department of Sanskrit and other Language Department of the University of Jammu.In the valedictory function,� Dr� Meenakshi Kilam, Director, Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA) JU,� was the chief guest.� She said that�� University of Jammu can become centre of excellence� in Language in the State of J&K if such kind of programmes are supported by the different organizations and JU may� also become a role model for other Colleges and Universities� in J&K� for Sanskrit speaking.� She stressed� that the Sanskrit language must be taught at the Elementary� classes in the J&K State Board of School Education so that a great sense of old Indian Sanskrit culture may become relevant in today�s world.Dr� Vishawamurthy,� former Principal Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthaan Jammu,� who was the guest of honor on the occasion,� stressed upon the need of Sanskirt language in this fast developing world so that a sense of spirituality, tolerance and peace may prevail in the world.Dr Dinesh Kamat, Akhil Bhartiya Sangthan Mantri Sanskrit Bharti, Delhi ,� presented� detailed report of the programme.Prof Sushma Devi, HoD� Sanskrit, JU,� and� e coordinator of this programme, also spoke on the occasion.Prof Kedar Nath presented the vote of thanks. Prof Ram Bhadur Shukla, Prof Ramnika Jalali,�� Dr Pratibha and large numbers of scholars and students were also present on this occasion.