IGNOU launches PG Diploma programme in Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi translation

The new PG Diploma course was launched by the School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST) and the Sindhi Chair on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.

IGNOU launches PG Diploma programme in Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi translation

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has come up with a new course; i.e. Postgraduate Diploma in Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi Translation (PGDSHST). The new PG Diploma course was launched by the School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST) and the Sindhi Chair on the occasion of International Mother Language Day.

IGNOU, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nageshwar Rao, presided over the function and launched the PG Diploma in Sindhi-Hindi-Sindhi Translation developed by the School. During his inaugural address, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the importance of mother languages and the efforts of the university in propagating them.

In his theme address, Prof Ravi Prakash Tekchandani, Dean, Delhi University highlighted the current status of the Sindhi Language across the country and abroad and informed how Sindhi has enriched its vocabulary from Indian Languages. With this new programme more non-Sindhi people will access Sindhi language and literature, he observed.

Prof Aquil Ahmad, Director, NCPSL in his special address appreciated the efforts of IGNOU for developing academic programmes and promoting mother languages; especially the Sindhi Language. He referred to NEP 2020 and underlined the need of increasing the percentage of early education to children in mother languages.

In the opening remarks, Prof Sumitra Kukreti, PVC, IGNOU, thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his support and guidance in developing the programme. She presented a worldview of the mother languages which are facing threats in many countries and emphasized the need of preserving and promoting them. Kukreti also applauded the School for developing the PGDSHS Translation Programme and requested the faculty to make efforts to reach the prospective learners.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Hasso Dadlani, Retired Principal, Government College, Ajmer emphasized increasing awareness about Indian languages and appreciated the efforts of IGNOU in promoting the Sindhi language by developing the Translation Programme.

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