Governor calls for preservation of mother tongues and revival of ancient Indian scripts

SHIMLA 14 October, 2026

· Learning other Indian languages strengthens national unity and cultural understanding: Kavinder Gupta

· Releases book ‘Akshar Se Atmabodh Tak: Tribhasha Sutra’ at Lok Bhavan

Governor Kavinder Gupta today emphasised the need to take pride in one’s mother tongue and local dialects while remaining open to learning and understanding other Indian languages. He also called upon universities to undertake research initiatives for the revival and preservation of ancient Indian scripts.

The Governor was speaking at Lok Bhavan on the occasion of the release of the book ‘Akshar Se Atmabodh Tak: Tribhasha Sutra’, authored by Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh Central University Prof. Sat Prakash Bansal, Inder Singh Thakur, Prof. Suman Sharma and Dr. Ashok Sharma.

While congratulating the authors and everyone associated with the publication, the Governor said that the language of a nation reflects its soul, its culture and its collective consciousness. The book, he observed, was not merely an academic discussion on language and education, but a meaningful initiative towards understanding India’s roots, preserving its heritage and shaping its future.

Highlighting the significance of the book’s title, the Governor said that letters mark the beginning of knowledge, words provide a medium for thought and thoughts form the foundation of wisdom. The true purpose of education, he added, was to develop understanding, sensitivity, discernment and self-awareness. He said that mother tongues preserve collective memories, experiences of community life and cultural consciousness.

The Governor said that India’s linguistic and cultural diversity was among its greatest strengths. Indian languages were not merely means of communication but also repositories of literature, philosophy, history, traditional knowledge and human values. Each language carries a distinct worldview and a wealth of experiences. He observed that the beauty of India’s unity lies not in everyone speaking the same language, but in people respecting one another’s languages, cultures, ideas and emotions while remaining united as a nation.