Barabanki | A strong call for integrating regional languages with digital platforms was made during a national workshop focused on the preservation and promotion of Awadhi language, literature, culture, and art. The event was held at Shri Ganga Memorial Girls PG College as part of a five-day National Awadhi Workshop jointly organized by Awadh Bharati Sansthan and Central Institute of Indian Languages.
Emphasis on Digital Inclusion
Addressing the gathering as chief guest, Neeraj Shukla, Chief Proctor of KMC Language University, emphasized that connecting Awadhi with digital platforms like Google is essential for its long-term preservation and growth.
He appreciated the joint efforts of the organizing institutions to promote Awadhi as a recognized digital language and highlighted that KMC Language University has become the first university in India to introduce Awadhi as an academic subject.
Awadhi as Cultural Identity
Keynote speaker Dr Satyendra Kumar Awasthi, Coordinator at the Central Institute of Indian Languages, described Awadhi as one of the major languages of North India and a core element of the region’s cultural identity. He reiterated ongoing efforts to bring Awadhi onto global digital platforms.
Call for Active Participation
Presiding over the session, Dr Ram Bahadur Mishra urged people to actively speak, read, and write in Awadhi to ensure its survival. He noted that language preservation depends on consistent usage and community participation. Reflecting on his decades-long campaign, he expressed pride in sustained efforts to promote Awadhi and encouraged students to enroll in the newly introduced undergraduate course at KMC Language University starting this academic session.
Participation from Scholars
The workshop also featured insights from distinguished guests including Dr Omkar Nath Dwivedi, Dr Dinesh Kumar Singh, Veena Sudhakar Ojha, and Dr Vinay Das.
The event was coordinated by Pradeep Sarang, while the welcome address was delivered by Dr Vinay Das. Organized with support from Aankhen Foundation, the workshop witnessed active participation from scholars, educators, and language enthusiasts.
Cultural Preservation Through Collaboration
The workshop underscored the growing importance of digital integration and institutional collaboration in preserving regional languages. Experts agreed that initiatives like these are crucial for ensuring that languages such as Awadhi continue to thrive in both cultural and modern technological spaces.
