Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 23: A delegation of Sanskrit scholars called on Member of Parliament Dr Karan Singh at Amar Mahal Jammu and discussed various issues associated with Sanskrit language in Jammu and Kashmir besides highlighting the demand for due share to Sanskrit scholars in employment opportunities in the State.
The delegation, led by Mahant Rohit Shastri, presidentship of Bawa Kailakh Dev Sthan, explained that due to official apathy in Jammu and Kashmir, Sanskrit language was being given step motherly treatment.
“Despite producing renowned scholars of State and large number of Sanskrit students, this language is loosing its roots in J&K due to official apathy of State Government,” the delegation rued and demanded that the Department of Human Resource Development, which works for the development of many ancient languages, should also work for the development and preservation of heritage value of Sanskrit language. The delegation also demanded opening of Sanskrit University in Kashmir.
Rohit Shastri said that Sanskrit learned scholars were not getting employment in the State due to official apathy and they were not even invited for interviews. “Therefore, Sanskrit scholars should be provided separate scholarship and reservation quotas in teaching positions,” he demanded.
The delegation also demanded setting up of a separate ministry for Sanskrit language and make Sanskrit language compulsory from 6th standards in JKBOSE syllabus so that more students learn this language from their childhood and adopt it as a regular course in their studies.
Delegation comprised of Summit Shastri, Sugam Bral, Rajinder Shastri and other scholars.
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