In 1999, UNESCO declared February 21 as International Mother Language Day. Furthermore, the United Nations General Assembly formally recognized International Mother Language Day in 2002 with the adoption of a resolution. In view of the historical significance of International Mother Language Day and the necessity to preserve and celebrate the wealth of language diversity in our country, the Cultural section of the Student Life Committee, IIIT Hyderabad organized a day long program on 21 February.
INAUGURATION
A recording of the session can be viewed at https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/a7be57c5-a15b-4987-800f-f4a2dda1fe
SESSION1: “Mother Tongue in Our lives”
Keynote Address: Prof. Anil Sadgopal – “Importance of Education in Mother Tongue” –
Coordinator: Prof. Harjinder Singh
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Student Performance: Talking Tongues
Coordinators: Vaibhav Kashera and Eshan Gupta
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SESSION 2: “Literature in the Mother Tongue”
Panel Discussion with readings on “Importance of Literature in Mother Tongue” Mercy Margaret (Telugu), Yashodhara Raychaudhuri ( Bengali), Syed Tamjeed Hyder (Urdu), Laltu (Hindi)
Coordinator: Dr. Nazia Akhtar
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https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/b910ed1d-b7b3-4013-b37c-2253033bac79
Student Activity: Act the Word
Coordinators: Pooja Desur and Dhruvee Birla
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https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/955620b8-6391-4770-8863-08da393273c6