Raipur (thestates.news) | The Department of Education, Kalinga University, Raipur, celebrated the Bhartiya Bhasha Utsav from 9th to 11th December 2024. The event marked the culmination of a weeklong celebration of linguistic diversity, honoring the legacy of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary.
This year’s theme, “Unity through Languages” (“भाषाओं के माध्यम से एकता”), aligns with the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for mother tongue-based education and
multilingualism. Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav serves as a platform to inspire pride in India’s linguistic
heritage while fostering appreciation for the diversity of languages that bind the nation.
Organized under the guidance of Dr. Shraddha Verma, Dean, Faculty of Education, and
convened by Ms. Harsha Sharma, with support from Mr. Gulsan Kumar Behera, the event
aimed to promote India’s linguistic diversity and foster unity through cultural and educational
activities.
Highlights included competitions, workshops, a language fair, and a cultural finale showcasing
traditional art forms. The Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2024 underscored the essential role of
languages in shaping India’s cultural identity and fostering national unity.
Kalinga University is a reputed educational institution in Central India. For providing innovation
and quality education, the university has been granted B+ recognition by the National
Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is the only university in Chhattisgarh, which
is included in the NIRF Ranking consecutively for the third year 2022, 2023 and 2024 in the
band of top 101-150 Universities. The students are trained through high-quality multidisciplinary
research-focused education and skill development programs to inculcate innovation in the
students as per the global benchmarks to develop a sense of responsible citizens with the
development of leadership power.
Celebrating Linguistic Diversity and Unity at kalinga University
