Governor inaugurates national seminar

SRINAGAR: Mr. 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 congratulated the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam and the Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad for organizing this seminar and hoped that it would go a long way in the promotion of languages and literatures.
The Governor released five publications on this occasion, which included September issue of the quarterly magazine “Kashmir Sandesh” published by the Kashmiri Hindi Sangam and, 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. He interacted with them and congratulated them for their literary achievements. Those who were felicitated on this occasion included Mrs. Khemlata Wakhloo, Chairperson, State Social Welfare Board; Mr. Chandra Prakash, Chief Post Master General, J&K Circle; Dr. Mathura Datta Pandeya, Dr. Tribhuwan Shukla and Dr. Beena Budki.
The Governor was honoured on this occasion by presenting to him a memento by Dr. Govindrajan, President of the Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Prof. Chaman Lal Sapru, President, Hindi Kashmiri Sangam, dwelt on the aims and objects of organizing this Seminar. He also gave details of the establishment, evolution, history and activities of the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam and Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad.
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.
A number of writers, intellectuals, functionaries of the Hindi Kashmiri Sangam and Bhasha Sangam, Allahabad and participants of the Seminar from within the State and various other parts of the country were present at the inaugural function.