Shimla: Governor Kavinder Gupta today emphasised the need to take pride in one’s mother tongue and local dialects while remaining open to learning and understanding other Indian languages. He also called upon universities to undertake research initiatives for the revival and preservation of ancient Indian scripts.
The Governor was speaking at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the release of the book ‘Akshar Se Atmabodh Tak: Tribhasha Sutra’, authored by Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh Central University Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal, Inder Singh Thakur, Prof. Suman Sharma and Dr. Ashok Sharma.
While congratulating the authors and everyone associated with the publication, the Governor said that the language of a nation reflects its soul, its culture and its collective consciousness. The book, he observed, was not merely an academic discussion on language and education, but a meaningful initiative towards understanding India’s roots, preserving its heritage and shaping its future.
He said that the vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ encourages people to understand India’s languages and cultures as interconnected elements of a shared national heritage. Initiatives such as Kashi Tamil Sangamam further promote cultural dialogue and strengthen understanding among different regions. Learning another Indian language, he added, opens the door to a new cultural world.
Earlier, Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal expressed his gratitude to the Governor. He said that the book conveyed the message that students should remain connected with the country in a manner that reflects its society and culture. Emphasizing the close relationship between language and culture, he said that the book explored how individuals could remain connected with society and the nation and contribute collectively.
