Bhubaneswar, 21 February (H.S.): On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan extended his wishes and emphasized the importance of languages.

In a post on social media platform X, he wrote, Wishing everyone a happy International Mother Language Day. Languages are not just a means of communication, but the foundation of our culture, traditions, and thoughts. The National Education Policy 2020 is a unique initiative that strengthens education in Indian languages, connecting modern knowledge with the roots of Indian culture. Let us take pride in our mother language, enrich India's linguistic diversity, and commit to using and preserving all Indian languages.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda