Thane, Jan 28 (PTI) Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais has emphasized the need for collective efforts to promote Marathi language and culture across the world.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Vishwa Marathi Sammelan 2024 in Navi Mumbai township on Saturday.
Vice referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of India becoming one of the world’s top three economies in the coming years and also stressed the importance of maintaining and promoting the country’s linguistic diversity.
In an effort to promote and preserve the cultural richness of Maharashtra, Mr. Bais appealed to people to collectively spread the essence of ‘Amritvani-Marathi’ across the world.
He paid homage to Saint Dnyaneshwar, Saint Namdev, Chakradhar Swami, Saint Tukaram, Saint Ramdas and others who played an important role in shaping the cultural fabric of Maharashtra.
Mr. Vice emphasized the “collective efforts to promote Marathi language and culture across the world,” especially at this critical period in India’s history.
Noting the linguistic challenges faced by regional languages, including Marathi, he expressed concern over the growing influence of English and urged the protection and promotion of regional languages and encouraged them to continue to be used and practiced by the masses. emphasized the need.
“Languages become popular when they are accepted by the masses and practiced by influential individuals,” the governor said.
Governor Bais spoke about the changing dynamics of language learning in India, reflecting on the historical background.
He noted that the country has historically encouraged the learning of various languages, including Indian languages, and stressed the need to revive this approach.
State Cabinet Secretary Deepak Kesarkar was among the dignitaries present at the event, which will feature various events over the next three days focusing on music, literature, entertainment, reading and the cultural heritage of Maharashtra. A session on the program will be held.