Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Feb 19: A National Seminar on “The Role of Regional Languages in Nation-Building with Respect to NEP 2020” in collaboration with Bhartiya Bhasha Samiti, was organized at Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University (BGSBU) today.
Eminent linguist Prof R C Sharma from the Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, graced the occasion as the chief guest and shared insights on language as a powerful tool for thought, creativity and policy making.
In his address, Prof Sharma appreciated BGSBU for organizing the seminar on a theme of national importance, acknowledging the university’s commitment to promoting regional languages as a driving force for educational and socio-economic development.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof Jawaid Iqbal said, “NEP 2020 has marked a significant change in India’s education system by emphasizing multilingualism and the promotion of regional languages.”
“Universities must take the lead in implementing NEP 2020’s vision by encouraging research, curriculum development and academic discourse in regional languages, ensuring their sustained relevance in the globalized world,” he said.
He announced that the University is going to open new departments in the School of Humanities and Languages including Sanskrit.
Chamu Krishna Shastry, Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, in his video message commended BGSBU for hosting this seminar on a subject of national importance.
He underscored the vision of NEP 2020 in promoting multilingual education and stressed the need for collective efforts to strengthen regional languages as pillars of India’s knowledge ecosystem.
On the occasion, two books authored by Dr A A Shah and Dr Mushtaq Siddiqui and Prof Rafiq Anjum were also released.
The seminar witnessed the participation of prominent educationists, Associate Deans, Heads and Coordinators of various departments, research scholars and students from the university.
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