The International Mother Tongue Day was observed by the DAVians of Pokhariput on Thursday with an aim to rekindle the importance of mother tongues as the carriers of culture and tradition.
On the occasion, School Principal Dr Sujata, senior supervisor Sitikantha Pati and teachers lighted lamps to pay homage to the martyred CRPF Jawans followed by song ‘Aye Mere Watan ki Logon’ and poem ‘Victor’s Vengeance’ by Dr Lipsa Mishra.
A one minute silence was also observed. In order to celebrate ‘Unity in Diversity’ and ‘Multilingualism’ of Mother India, teachers in different languages delivered speeches.
The principal urged that multilingualism and mother tongues play pivotal role in unifying all in the single thread of love. DAV Institutions, Odisha Zone-I, regional director Dr KC Satapathy and school managing committee chairman Madan Mohan Panda sent their encouraging words.
Among others, Narottam Sarangi, Subhranshu Mohan Dash, Jharana Mishra, Bijay Kumar Panda, Sanjay Sahoo, Sujata Mohanty and Rajashree Tarangini were present.