Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 20: Senior vice president of Pradesh Congress Committee and former Minister Sham Lal Sharma today released a Dogri book titled “Tere Hirkchae Ch” written by Rajinder Ranjha at a function held at KL Saigal hall here today.
A large number of Dogri writers, poets, scholars including Prof Lalit Magotra, Prof Veena Gupta, Yashpaul Nirmal, Roshan Bral, Rajinder Ranjha and Dr Ashok Khajuria were present.
Speaking on the occasion, the former Minister appreciated the efforts of the author for producing the Dogri book for all generations. He said the work of the writer will help the Dogri speaking people of Jammu region to know more about the language and encourage the children and others to remain connected with their roots.
The Congress leader exhorted the writers to work hard to promote the Dogri language and culture which is the rich heritage of this region. He also appreciated the efforts of the Dogri Sanstha for its efforts to revive the age old traditions and preserving the rich ethos of Dogra culture.
Mr Sharma strongly advocated for introduction of Dogri subjects in the schools from the elementary level as the language has been included in the 8th Schedule. He said the language should get its prominence at all levels. He also stressed that parents should freely interact with their children in local language to promote it from the homes. He said children must have knowledge of all languages, but mother language is must to carry on the traditions and culture and density.
“We should make collective efforts to protect our rich culture and language for the coming generations as language is our identity”, the PCC leader maintained.
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