Shimla, May 23: The Hon’ble Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasized the need to preserve the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh by documenting and promoting the various local dialects spoken across the State. He said that the dialects of Himachal reflect the identity, traditions and collective wisdom of its people and must be preserved for future generations through literary and written forms.
The Governor was speaking during a meeting with senior author Dr. O.P. Sharma, who called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan, today. On the occasion, Dr. O.P. Sharma presented his poetry collection titled “Mhari Soch” to the Governor.
Dr. O.P. Sharma apprised the Hon’ble Governor about the dire need to preserve and promote the folk languages and dialects of Himachal Pradesh, which are gradually fading with the passage of time. He expressed concern that many regional dialects are on the verge of extinction due to changing lifestyles and the declining use of native languages among the younger generation.
While interacting with the author, Kavinder Gupta said that Himachal Pradesh is known not only for its natural beauty but also for its vibrant folk traditions, languages and cultural diversity. He observed that local dialects such as Kangri, Mandyali, Kullvi, Sirmauri, Kinnauri and others are an invaluable part of the State’s cultural identity and should be encouraged through literature, research and academic documentation.
He further said that literature plays a vital role in strengthening social values and cultural consciousness. Appreciating the literary contributions of writers and poets, he said that authors have an important responsibility in preserving regional traditions and promoting local languages through their creative work.
Gupta lauded the efforts of Dr. O.P. Sharma in promoting Himachali literature and wished him success in his future literary endeavours.
