The local languages are no less important than any other languages used in this country, be it Hindi or English. This is the main feature of this NEP. Under the new policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mandated that all languages are national languages.
Local languages are no less important than any other languages: Dharmendra Pradhan
The North East Hill University (NEHU) held its 27th convocation and around 16,000 students were awarded degrees. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan graced the event as a chief guest. While speaking at the event, the Education Minister said all local languages in the country are national languages under the new National Education Policy. He said the NEP 2020 was formulated to give importance to all the local languages.
"The local languages are no less important than any other languages used in this country, be it Hindi or English. This is the main feature of this NEP. Under the new policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has mandated that all languages are national languages. So Garo, Khasi, Jaintia (local languages in Meghalaya) are national languages,” the Minister said.
He also urged the students who graduated to be job-created and contribute positively to society.
“You have studied till this point because of the society's contribution. Now the time has come to become catalysts and to be job providers ... Every student has to contribute to the society. I urge you to do something fruitful. Be a contributor,” the Minister said.
He further stated that the University has to create benchmarks and quality standards among the youths and map the history of the people in its areas of jurisdiction. “I expect researches should be for society and for mankind. Researches should be for ease of living and for fulfillment of aspirations of the people,” Pradhan said
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma also graced the event and while applauding the Education Minister in his convocation speech, he said, “New age politicians should learn from the humility and sincerity of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan ji. Instead of running away from the agitating crowds he got down and listened to them."
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