Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Sept 7: N. N. Vohra, Governor, has emphasized the need for all required measures being taken for translating literary works of one language in various other languages for the benefit of the readers across the country, adding that this would also contribute towards the promotion of languages, enrichment of literatures and national integration.
The Governor, as chief guest, was inaugurating a national seminar on “Contribution of Saints, Poets and Poetesses of India to the Social Equality, Religious Harmony and National Integration”, organized jointly by the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam and Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad, here today.
The Governor lauded the good work being done by the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam and Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad, in the arena of literary works of one language being translated in varied other languages and hoped that these organizations would continue with their initiatives and assured all possible support for carrying forward such literary activities. Referring to the high importance of books, he observed that the knowledge contained in significant works has relevance and utility for centuries to come.
The Governor released five publications on this occasion, which included September issue of the quarterly magazine “Kashmir Sandesh” published by the Kashmiri Hindi Sangam besides two volumes brought out by the Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad.
The Governor felicitated literary personalities for their notable literary contributions by presenting them cash awards, shawls and mementos. Those who were felicitated on this occasion included Khemlata Wakhloo, Chairperson, State Social Welfare Board; Chandra Prakash, Chief Post Master General, J&K Circle; Dr. Mathura Datta Pandeya, Dr. Tribhuwan Shukla and Dr. Beena Budki.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Prof. Chaman Lal Sapru, President, Hindi Kashmiri Sangam, dwelt on the aims and objects of organizing this Seminar.
Among those who also spoke on the occasion included Dr. Govindrajan, President of the Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad; Dr. Tribhuwan Shukla and Dr. Beena Budki, Secretary, Hindi Kashmiri Sangam.
Mr. Bharat Bhushan Bhat presented a vote of thanks.
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