JAYANTA KUMAR
Ranchi, Feb 23: IIM Ranchi celebrated International Mother Language Day with great fervour and enthusiasm, graced by the presence of Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, the director, on Wednesday.
Organized by the cultural committee in collaboration with the library, the event showcased the rich linguistic diversity of India through the display of languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
Each language echoed the first phrase of the preamble, “We, the people of India,” reflecting the country’s cultural and linguistic heritage.
Books spanning various languages were exhibited, offering insights into India’s diverse yet shared cultural and intellectual landscape.
Posters depicting epics from different languages adorned the venue, highlighting the cultural significance of vernacular literature.
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The theme for International Mother Language Day 2024, “Multilingual education is a pillar of intergenerational learning,” resonated throughout the event, emphasizing the crucial role of languages in education and learning.
The event commenced with the rendition of the iconic song “Mile Sur Mera Tumhara,” composed by Ashok Patki, written by Piyush Pandey and arranged by Louis Banks in 1988, emphasizing national integration through the celebration of India’s linguistic plurality.
Participants delved into the historical context of International Mother Language Day, tracing its roots to the linguistic independence movement in Bangladesh, recognized and commemorated by UNESCO since 2000.
Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, director, IIM, delivered an insightful address on the significance of languages in education and learning.
He emphasised that language and social intelligence are closely intertwined concepts that play crucial roles in human interaction and communication.
Jayanta Kumar Tripathy, the librarian of IIM Ranchi expressed that libraries serve as repositories of knowledge, housing books, documents, and resources in various languages, including mother tongues.
They play a crucial role in preserving the literature, history and cultural traditions associated with different languages, thus contributing to the preservation of diverse linguistic heritages, he said adding that the library will be enriched with the collections of books in all 22 regional languages.
The celebration of International Mother Language Day at IIM Ranchi showcased the institute’s commitment to fostering linguistic diversity and cultural exchange.
It also served as a timely reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating languages to promote learning and mutual understanding.
