Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the newly constructed building of Kendriya Hindi Sansthan in Meghalaya on Sunday, November 21.
The new institute at East Khasi Hills will work for the benefit of teachers of Hindi and people eager to learn and do research in the language and will cater to states of Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram, the minister expressed.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that unless we break the language barrier it will be very difficult to provide employment to the youth and added that for anyone from the North East region who wishes to work in the other economically developed states of the country knowing Hindi language will be helpful.
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“I have studied in Delhi and learnt Hindi and could converse in the language when I go to Delhi and interact with ministers and officials. I find a different comfort level in communication,” he said.
Speaking during the occasion, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan, Shillong would cater to the needs of students wishing to learn Hindi from the States of Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya. He said that language cannot be imposed on anyone but learning any language other than one’s mother tongue is not harmful.
“India is a country rich in Biodiversity and every language spoken in this country is my mother tongue,” he said. He also added that in modern era, technology can be leveraged upon to preserve and promote this rich cultural biodiversity not only in the world but within the country itself. He also said that the Northeast was a storehouse of culture, good practices and knowledge and this should be shared with other regions of the country. The Chief Minister and other dignitaries also released books during the occasion.
(With inputs from agencies)
