Department of English of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FHSS&LA), Sikkim Manipal University, celebrated Matribhasha Diwas with great enthusiasm on 21st February 2025 with an aim to honour and promote linguistic diversity and the rich heritage of Indian languages in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Department of English of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FHSS&LA), Sikkim Manipal University, celebrated Matribhasha Diwas with great enthusiasm on 21st February 2025 with an aim to honour and promote linguistic diversity and the rich heritage of Indian languages in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LIBERAL ARTS
REPORT ON MATRIBHASHA DIWAS CELEBRATION - 2025
Department of English of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FHSS&LA), Sikkim Manipal University, celebrated Matribhasha Diwas with great enthusiasm on 21st February 2025 with an aim to honour and promote linguistic diversity and the rich heritage of Indian languages in alignment with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The celebration highlighted the significance of mother tongues in education, knowledge development, and cultural preservation.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Madan Chhetri, Coordinator, FHSS&LA. He emphasised the role of linguistic diversity in fostering cultural harmony and academic enrichment. His speech set the tone for an engaging and meaningful celebration. An elocution competition was conducted, where participants delivered speeches, celebrating their linguistic heritage and expressing thoughts on the importance of mother tongues in education and society. The competition witnessed enthusiastic participation and showcased the eloquence of the students. A poetry recitation segment followed, wherein students presented poems in their native languages. The recitations reflected the literary richness of different languages and resonated with the audience, highlighting the deep emotional and cultural connection embedded in mother tongues.
The cultural segment featured two song performances, celebrating the musical heritage of Indian languages. The melodious renditions captivated the audience, reinforcing the role of mother tongues in artistic expression and community bonding. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Prayash Gupta, Course Coordinator, Department of English, FHSS&LA.
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