Jammu, Dec 13:Appreciating the KailakhJyotish& Vedic Sansthan Trust for engaging in the commendable work of preserving, developing and propagating the Sanskrit language and message of the ancient sages, the Lt Governor called for working together with flexible and non-formal approach to popularize the language.
“Sanskrit is more than a language. It is the source of our social values that has been guiding humanity since time immemorial. Our ancient sages gave the message of VasudhaivaKutumbakam- world as one family in Sanskrit that is showing the path of peace, progress and oneness”, said the Lt Governor
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul of Shri KailakhJyotishand Vedic Sansthan Trust, today.
The initiative will share the treasure of knowledge & wisdom with people and provide non-formal education of Sanskrit, one of the oldest living languages of the world, said the Lt Governor.
On the occasion, the Lt Governor also conferred Kailakh Sanskrit-Ratna Award-2022 to Sh Shakti Pathak, Chief Trustee of Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan for his outstanding contribution in promotion & propagation of Sanskrit language.
‘’Sanskrit is not confined to religious texts. It also offers complete knowledge structure of ancient India that covers great works of scientists, experts in medicine, botany & mathematics like Aryabhatta, Charaka, Sushruta, Bhaskaracharya, Varahamihira, Brahmagupta and many others, ‘’observed the Lt Governor.
In the Globalized world, many foreign universities are strengthening their efforts for promotion, development and research on treasure of Sanskrit. It is the result of India’s growing stature in the world and acknowledgement of India’s rich cultural heritage and social, spiritual values, he added.
The Lt Governor also expressed gratitude to thePrime Minister Narendra Modi for revival of Sanskrit, Yoga and other ancient schools of Indian philosophy.
The Central Sanskrit Universities Act, 2020 converted 3 deemed to be Universities into Central Sanskrit Universities and thus provided more opportunities to spread the knowledge of Sanskrit language not only in India but also across the world, he added.
The Lt Governor also made valuable suggestions for popularizing the extraordinariness of the Sanskrit language.
‘’Sanskrit is the mother language of all the civilized languages of the world. During the G20 presidency event, we must showcase our intangible heritage, values and ideals from the ancient scriptures. All the eminent Institutes can plan a year-long calendar of activities in collaboration with Government departments,’’ added the Lt Governor.
Atal Peethadheeshwar Swami VishwatmanandSarswati ji Maharaj, who presided over the event, said that everyone should strive to promote Sanskrit language which is protecting our cultural heritage since ages.
Prof JP Sharma, Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu highlighted the need to adopt and promote Sanskrit language. Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul is aimed at taking Sanskrit to every village, every household, he added.
Prof. Madan Mohan Jha, Director, Central Sanskrit University, Ranbir Campus, Jammu threw light on initiatives taken in the last one year for promoting Sanskrit language through various reputed Sanskrit education institutions.
Sh Sham Lal Sharma, former minister, highlighted the significance of Sanskrit language as a key language of the ancient tradition and culture.
A vehicle for the Mobile Sanskrit Gurukul has been provided by Sh. Rakesh Gandotra, Chairman, SDM Memorial Trust. This vehicle shall carry Sanskrit teachers to villages where they will teach Sanskrit to the residents of the area, it was informed.
Mahant Rameshwara Dass ji; Mahant Rohit Shastri, President, Shri KailakhJyotish& Vedic Sansthan Trust; Trustees & members of the Trust and Sanskrit scholars were present on the occasion.
Mukesh Singh, ADGP Jammu; Sh RK Chhibber; Board Member J&K Bank; Sh Vivek Gupta DIG; Avny Lavasa, Deputy Commissioner Jammu were also present.
Lt Governor chairs review meet of Industries & Commerce Dept
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the sectoral progress of the Industries & Commerce department here today.
Prashant Goyal, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce Department gave a comprehensive overview of the present scenario of the infrastructure, execution of Incentive Policy, Land Bank, progress of work on Industrial Estates, collaboration with ONDC, export promotion initiatives for One District One Product and progress in handicraft sector etc.
The Lt Governor exhorted the officers to give an active push to exports, marketing promotion programmes for handicrafts focusing global market, development of industrial estate connected to significant economic nodes to maintain the momentum of growth.
The Lt Governor also took note of progress made under ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiative across various parameters. He asked the senior officials to review the implementation of reforms regularly to remove bottlenecks.
The Lt Governor directed the revenue department to work in close coordination with Industries & Commerce department to expedite setting up of Industrial Estates and to resolve all pending issues within one month.
Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; H. Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department; Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Commissioner/Secretary to Government, Revenue Department;AchalSethi, Law Secretary; SmitaSethi, Secretary in the I&C department; HoDs; Managing Directors and other senior officers attended the meeting.
