Workshop on 'Scientific Preservation of Indigenous Language' held in NEHU

A Correspondent

SHILLONG: The Indian National Trust for Arts and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in association with the Department of Cultural and Creative Studies, North Eastern Hill University organized a workshop on “Scientific Preservation of Indigenous Language” on Friday at the New Guest House in NEHU, Shillong. The workshop was graced by FR Kharkongor, Commissioner and Secretary, Arts and Culture in the presence of Dr Madeline Y Tham, Convener, INTACH, Professor Desmond L Kharmawphlang, Head Cultural and Creative Studies, NEHU, Professor Andrew May, University of Melbourne and Dr Kailash Bhattacharya, Guwahati Medical College.

Kharkongor in his inaugural address stated, “The indigenous language needs to be preserved, protected and promoted in order to sustain vernacular literature. The new generation should refrain from using casual abbreviation text that may cause harm to their mother tongue.”

He lauded the effort of INTACH in this regard and urged upon the members to initiate such noble endeavours for the benefit of the future generation. The keynote address was delivered by Dr Madeline Y Tham, Convener INTACH and the workshop sessions was chaired by Dr Moushumi Dey, Co-convener, INTACH.

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