Govt intends to make Kashmiri, Dogri as compulsory subjects: Peerzada

Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News) – Referring to various measures introduced to encourage regional languages, the Minister for School Education, Peerzada Mohammad Sayed today said that Kashmiri, Dogri and other local dialects have been introduced as one of the compulsory subjects from 1st to 8th standard. The Government intends to make these regional dialects as compulsory subjects in 9th and 10th classes, he added.

, Peerzada Sayed was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of a 2-day seminar on Kashmiri literature, organized by Sahitya Academy, New Delhi at K.L. Sehgal hall here today.

Congratulating the organizers for holding such an informative event, the Minister hoped that the seminar will help in the promotion of Kashmiri language in a big way.

Peerzada said acquaintance of young generations with their respective regional languages is a must as without the basic knowledge of mother tongue the overall development of children is hampered. He said a language is a repository of cultural ethos, social values and traditions of a specific area which ensures a dignified identity to an individual.

He said that the department has been asked to train the teachers in specific subjects to make the education more logical and result-oriented. He said any drawback in this regard would be looked into so that people’s expectations could be met. He said Government is committed to promote all regional dialects of the State and sought active cooperation of prominent literary personalities in this regard.

Prof. Ayaz Rasool Nazir presented a detailed paper on Kashmiri literature, tracing it from Lal Ded, Nundrishi to present day writers.

Among others, present were Secretary JKAAL, Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, Convener Kashmir Language Sahitya Academy Aziz Hajni, Deputy Secretary Sahitya Academy Mrs. Renu Bhan, Director Doordarshan Jammu, Director Radio Kashmir Jammu, prominent Kashmir and Dogri writers and other dignitaries

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