Mahatma gandhi mother tongue day

International Mother Language Day

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya organized a two days long workshop. International Mother Language Day is an observance held annually on 21 February worldwide to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism, It was first announced by UNESCO.

The Sangrahalaya had started a programme ‘Learn New Languages’ to promote regional languages- dialects and to explain importance of preserving regional culture in society, family and offices. In this series today, three languages – Oriya, Marathi and Bengali was taught. Mrs P. Anuradha imparted training of Oriya and Mr. Dipak Kumar Chowdhary taught Marathi to fellow officers and employees. Everyone learnt simple communication sentences used in daily in all three languages.

Date: February 23, 2015

Observed on February 21st every year, International Mother Language Day highlights the importance of preserving native languages and promoting their usage worldwide. This special occasion honours linguistic diversity, cultural heritage, and the role of language in shaping identities. More than just a means of communication, a mother tongue carries traditions, history, and emotions, connecting generations and strengthening communities.

By embracing and respecting various languages, we celebrate human expression’s richness and foster inclusivity. To mark this meaningful day, here are heartfelt wishes, messages, and quotes to share with your loved ones.

Heartfelt Wishes for International Mother Language Day 2025

• "Language bridges cultures and hearts. Wishing you a joyful International Mother Language Day!"
• "Let’s cherish and protect our mother tongue for future generations. Happy International Mother Language Day!"
• "Our language defines our heritage and identity. May we always honour and preserve it!"
• "On this special day, let’s promote linguistic diversity and respect all languages. Happy International Mother Language Day!"
• "Language carries history, culture, and love. Take pride in
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Ranjan Kumar Padmapati

(The writer pot be reached at rkpadmapati@yahoo.co.in)

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