Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 31: Two days Gojri Conference organized by J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL) concluded here today.
While speaking on the concluding function, Vice Chairman, State Advisory Board for Development of Gujjars and Bakerwals, Choudhary Zaffar Ali called upon writers and intellectuals of the language to make collective efforts for promotion and development of Gojri language and culture.
He said that the Gujjar and Bakerwal community has been striving for their identity for the past several decades and litterateurs have made significant contribution to the cause of their mother tongue.
He said that the initiative of holding of Gojri Conference by the Academy will help in developing consciousness among people about their language and culture.
The conference was attended by prominent writers, poets and intellectuals from across the State who deliberated for two days upon various aspects and issues related to Gojri language and literature.
Two paper reading sessions were held on the concluding day today. The sessions were presided over by noted academic Prof Zahoor-ud-Din.
In his presidential remarks, Prof Zahoor described the conference as a major initiative by the Academy of providing a rare opportunity to writers of Gojri to discuss the status of their language and invent ways and means to develop their mother tongue.
Dr Aziz Hajini, Secretary JKAACL laid emphasis on collective efforts for promotion and development of regional languages like Gojri. He pledged all possible support to Gojri intellectuals in development of their mother tongue.
On the occasion, a publication titled ‘Salarey Karawan’ written by noted writer-broadcaster Abdul Hameed Kasana on veteran politician late Choudhary Mohammad Shafi Khatana was also released.
The book release function was followed by recital of a Gojri song by Parveena Choudhary.
In the evening, a mushaira was also held in which several poets participated.
The event was coordinated by Editor-cum-Cultural Officer, Gojri, Dr Shahnawaz.
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