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Saadi Boli Saada Maan
International Mother Language Day was commemorated in collaboration with the Department of Languages, District Language Office, Kapurthala to celebrate richness of Punjabi Language and instill love and pride for Punjabi Language among students.
The famous literary figure Padma Shri Dr. Surjit Patar was the Chief Guest. SDM, Kapurthala, Sh. Lal Vishwas, President, College Managing Committee, Sh. Tilak Raj Aggarwal, Sh. Haribudh Singh Bawa, Sh. Sudarshan Sharma, eminent Punjabi poet Dr. Lakhwinder Johal, S. Surinder Singh Sunnar, Prof. Kulwant Singh Aujla and Mrs. Promila Arora graced the event as erudite special guests. Mrs. Jaspreet Kaur, District Language Officer, Kapurthala extended warm greetings to the guests. The enchanting presentation of the State Award winning 'Lullaby' written by Dr. Jasdeep Kaur from Punjabi Department and soulful performances from the Music Department enthralled the audience. Later on, eminent Punjabi Poet, Dr. Lakhwinder Johal and Former Dean, GNDU Amritsar, Dr. Baljeet Kaur highlighted the importance of using Punjabi Language to assure its survival. Chief Guest Dr. Surjit Patar eloquently expressed his love for the Mother Tongue as it helps us to remain rooted in our tradition and rich cuture.
Motive : To encourage students to develop deep respect and sincere concern for their mother tongue, i.e. the Punjabi language and to provide them an exposure to learn from the life experiences and ideals of the renowned literary figures like great Punjabi poet , Padma Shri Dr. Surjit Patar, eminent Punjabi Poet, Dr. Lakhwinder Johal and Former Dean, GNDU Amritsar, Dr. Baljeet Kaur.
Outcome : Students were enlightened about the significance of their Mother tongue i.e. Punjabi language, its rich heritage and unequalled literature of great repute. Students were benefitted from the inspirational talks of the eminent guests and their vast area of knowledge.
No. of Beneficiaries : 370
Date:
28-02-2023
Organizer:
Bhasha Manch in Collaboration with District Language Office Kapurthala
Resource Person:
Padma Shri Dr. Surjit Patar, Dr. Lakhwinder Johal, Dr. Baljeet Kaur & Surinder Singh Sunnar
Padma Shri Dr. Surjit Patar; Contact No. - 9814504272; Dr. Lakhwinder Johal (Eminent Punjabi Poet); Dr. Baljeet Kaur (Former Dean, GNDU Campus, Jalandhar) & Surinder Singh Sunnar ( Renowned Diasporic Punjabi Poet)
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