Language has always been an intricate part of the
Indian culture. Language symbolizes the values enshrined by the society. In
fact, the rich culture and heritage of a nation is reflected in the importance
endowed to safeguard its languages. However, with the onset of globalization,
onslaught of English on the regional languages has been immense. Nations are thereby
caught in a flux to decide between the growing global economic demands versus the efforts to
safeguard their regional language and culture. If the scenario continues, linguists fear
the death of local language as an imminent threat. Besides, language plays an important in developing expression skills. Inability of an individual to express in their
local language is evident in their lack of comprehension skills. Therefore, it is time that everyone should reflect on working towards safeguarding one's own language. While it is important to learn the global language English, it is in fact more
important to safeguard one's language and thereby our existence.
In this context, Srujanavani makes a step in this
direction. Every year on the birthday of Shri Gidugu
Ram Murhty pantulu garu, who has contributed immensely to bring Telugu language
to the reach of masses is being celebrated as Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam. We at Srujanavni celebrate this unique celebration at our Srujanavani Skill Development Centre, Veravalli Agraharam. On this day students
from various schools are invited to participate in various competitions and
prizes are distributed to the teams based on their performance in various
categories. Besides, Telugu teachers of the schools who outperformed the others
are also felicitated on this occasion for inspiring the students and nurturing
them in Telugu language.
As is the case every year, Srujanavani geared
itself and made the necessary preparations for the occasion. Categories like
stage performance, Telugu language based quiz, etc. were conducted to 6th,
7th, and 8th standard students. Chief Guest, Shri. Yohan
Babu, Professor – Andhra University, who gave an eloquent speech on the
importance of language in our daily life. Similar our Guest of Honor, Shri.
Bulusu Venkateswarlu garu and Smt. K. Annapurnamma garu along with Srujanavani
founder Shri. R. Ravi Kumar garu graced the occasion. As a token of gratitude
to the yeomen service being done to promote Telugu language, we had the honour
of felicitating Smt. Annapurnamma garu.
On the day of celebration, nearly 250 students
representing 25 schools from Butchayyapeta, Cheedikada, Chodavarm, and Madugula
Mandals were present. Skits like Bhuvanavijayam, Poornamma katha, ‘Srinadhudu
chaatuvulu’, Jangayaa sastry vimarasana’ etc. were performed on this
occasion. Children actively participated
in the Telugu quiz. With the students around the campus, the Centre breathed
renewed life of hope and energy.