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Pradeep Kumar

04/07/21 09:00 AM IST

Language strengthens culture, culture strengthens society

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Culture and traditions can be protected only if we preserve our languages.

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  • According to UN report, one language in the world becomes extinct every two weeks, there are 196 Indian languages that are currently endangered.
  • To preserve our languages, the medium of education should be in the mother tongue up to primary and secondary education.
  • Conservation of nature is integral to Indian culture, evident from our worship of trees, rivers, wildlife, and cattle.
  • Similarly, Indian values view the world as one family and that we must not forget our ancient philosophy of ‘share and care.
  • Religious and spiritual leaders must reach out to the people and help them overcome this stress.
  • Diversity in language is the foundation of a great civilization and that our civilisational values expressed themselves through its languages, music, arts, sports, and festivals. ‘Political boundaries might change, but our mother tongue and our roots won’t change’.
  • It is important to preserve one’s own language and tradition, it is equally important to respect the language and culture of others.
Source: PIB

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