Vice Prez calls for initiatives for translating literary works in various Indian languages

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (UNI) Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu, on Sunday called for proactive and concerted efforts to increase the number of translations of literary classics in various Indian languages.
Addressing the Foundation Day celebrations of Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University here, Mr Naidu also called upon the universities to undertake advanced research in languages and improve the scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages in order to facilitate their wider reach and use in academia.
He suggested leveraging technological advancements in translation to make the rich heritage of regional Indian literature accessible to people in their own mother tongue.
Praising the efforts of institutions such as Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University in translating classics such as ‘Amuktamalyada’ by Sri Krishnadevaraya into other Indian languages, the Vice President called for more such efforts from similar universities to preserve and promote the use of different languages in India.
He lauded the university’s commitment to preserve Telugu language, literature and history through various research initiatives.
Paying tributes to the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, late N.T. Rama Rao, who took the initiative to establish the university, Mr Naidu also appreciated the efforts of the Telangana state government and the Chief Minister, K. Chandrashekar Rao in developing the university and furthering the cause of Telugu language and culture.
Noting that globalization has had a widespread impact, the Vice President stressed that it must be ensured that the youth must not lose touch with their cultural heritage.
Noting the importance of language in forming one’s identity and boosting self-confidence in the youth, Mr Naidu said people must take pride in speaking in their mother tongue.
He observed that the National Educational Policy, 2020, aims at promoting Indian languages and encourages primary education to be in the child’s mother tongue.
He said the medium of education must be in mother tongue up to higher education and for technical courses too.
Mr Naidu called upon the universities to undertake advanced research in languages and improve the scientific and technical terminology in Indian languages in order to facilitate their wider reach and use in academia.
On this occasion, the Vice President presented awards to Dr. Kurella Vittalacharya, poet and critic and Kalakrishna, Kuchipudi dance proponent.
Later, Naidu inaugurated the photo exhibition of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ at the University, organised by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
Writing in the visitors book, the Vice President appreciated the efforts of the organizers in showcasing the culture of the paired states of Telangana and Haryana.
Telangana State Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Telangana State Planning Board Vice-Chairman B. Vinod Kumar, Telugu University Vice Chancellor Thangeda Kishan Rao and Registrar Bhattu Ramesh and others attended the event.
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