Mother tongue is the foundation of our cultural identity, says Sreenivasa Rao
Former Sahitya Akademi Secretary K. Sreenivasa Rao emphasized the importance of mother tongues in preserving cultural identity and facilitating effective learning. Speaking at the Central Institute of Indian Languages, he argued that language is a repository of history and values that must be protected.
Why it matters
The discussion underscores the cultural and educational significance of linguistic diversity in a multi-lingual nation like India.
Former Secretary of Sahitya Akademi K. Sreenivasa Rao on Friday said that when we speak of preserving languages, we are essentially speaking of preserving mother tongues since every language is someone’s mother tongue, and it is through the mother tongue that a child first experiences the world.
The article is a neutral report on a speech regarding linguistic preservation and cultural identity.
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