Inclusion of Gojjri in 8th schedule
recommended to Centre: Mian Altaf
Rajouri:
Minister for Forest and Environment, Mian Altaf has said that Government has
already recommended to the Central Government the case of inclusion of Gojjri
language in the 8th schedule of the constitution whileas efforts are on for
setting up Gojjri Departments in Kashmir and Jammu Universities .
The Minister was addressing at a function “Gojjari Aadbi Oar Saqafati Millan”
organized, in memory of a renowned Gojjri poet Mian Mohamad Israil Assar, by
J&K Academy of Art Cultural and Languages , Rajouri . Highlighting the role
played by Mian Assar for promotion of Gujjri language, Mian Altaf said that it
is our duty to work for taking his mission forward. He said role of Ismail
Assar will always be remembered on such occasions in future also because of the
contribution he made in promotion of Gujjar language and will never be
forgotten. The Minister said that
State
Government has already recommended to Central Government include Gojjri
language in the 8th schedule of the constitution and hoped that a decision
would be taken by Central at appropriate time. He said certain initiatives have
been also taken to get established Gojjri Departments in Jammu University and
Kashmir University, so that students can go for higher studies in the Gojjri
Language.
Mian Altaf said
that Gojjri language is not only spoken in J&K but also in several parts of
subcontinent. He said holding of such programmes will go a long way in
promoting this ancient language and appealed participants to play their role
for this noble and ethnic cause. Several dignitaries spoke on the occasion and
threw light on the literary journey and life of Mian Mohamad Israil Assar and
the role he played for promotion of Gojjri language.
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