It’s ‘Sanskrit week’ in Haryana govt schools

GURUGRAM: In a bid to promote Sanskrit, the state is observing ‘Sanskrit week’ in state-run schools and colleges. In a letter issued to all district education officers earlier this week, the state education department had informed that all government schools and colleges would organise the event in collaboration with the Haryana Sanskrit Academy from August 19 till August 25.
During the week, sessions on the language and its history will be conducted.
The department will also start a YouTube channel for those interested in Sanskrit. The move comes after PM Narendra Modi urged all state governments to observe Sanskrit Day on August 22 and celebrate ‘Sanskrit week’.
“Sanskrit week is being organised across the state to promote the language and the rich culture and heritage associated with it. It is important to have knowledge about a language that is an integral part of our history and culture,” said a senior education department official.