DR. JOSHI GIVES AWAY "SANSKRIT MITRA" AWARDS

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The `Sanskrit Mitra’ Awards were given away here today, by the Minister of Human Resource Development Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, at a function organised by the Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan to observe the Sanskrit Week. In all, forty three scholars, writers, teachers and others received the awards for their contribution in the enrichment of the language. Dr. Joshi also released a number of sanskrit books to mark the occasion.

Winding up the week long celebrations, Dr. Joshi said Sanskrit is becoming popular day by day. Still much more needs to be done to bring back its old glory. He said the Government has taken a number of steps to make it the people’s language and see that it does not fade away, in the onslaught of English and other languages. Language is a treasure trough of rich knowledge, culture and traditions, it must be nourished at all levels, Dr. Josh said.