New Delhi, 12th December, The Vice President, Mr M. Venkaiah Naidu, today called for proactive and concerted efforts to increase the number of translations of literary classics in various Indian languages. In this regard, he suggested leveraging technological advancements in translation to make the rich heritage of regional Indian literature accessible to people in their own mother tongue.
In particular, Shri Naidu praised the efforts of institutions
such as Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in translating classics such as
‘Amuktamalyada’ by Sri Krishnadevaraya into other Indian languages. He called
for more such efforts from similar universities to preserve and promote the use
of different languages in India.
Addressing the Foundation Day celebrations of the Telugu
University, the Vice President lauded the university's commitment to preserve
Telugu language, literature and history through various research initiatives.
He paid tributes to the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, late Shri N.T.
Rama Rao, who took the initiative to establish the university. He also
appreciated the efforts of the Telangana state government and the Chief
Minister, Shri K. Chandrashekar Rao in developing the university and furthering
the cause of Telugu language and culture.
Noting that globalisation has had a widespread impact, the Vice
President stressed that it must be ensured that the youth must not lose touch
with their cultural heritage. Noting the importance of language in forming
one’s identity and boosting self-confidence in the youth, Shri Naidu said
people must take pride in speaking in their mother tongue.
Mr Naidu observed that the National Educational Policy, 2020,
aims at promoting Indian languages and encourages primary education to be in
the child’s mother tongue. He said the medium of education must be in
mother tongue up to higher education and for technical courses too.
In this regard, Shri Naidu called upon the universities to
undertake advanced research in languages and improve the scientific and
technical terminology in Indian languages in order to facilitate their wider
reach and use in academia.
On this occasion, the Vice President presented awards to Dr.
Kurella Vittalacharya, poet and critic and Shri Kalakrishna, Kuchipudi dance
proponent.
Later, Shri Naidu inaugurated the photo exhibition of ‘Ek Bharat
Shreshtha Bharat’ at the University, organised by the Ministry of Information
& Broadcasting, Government of India. Writing in the visitors book, the Vice
President appreciated the efforts of the organizers in showcasing the culture
of the paired states of Telangana and Haryana. Encouraging people to visit the
exhibition, he wrote that such initiatives will go a long way in propagating
the rich cultural heritage of the paired states and promoting people-to-people
contacts.