New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the significant role of Sanskrit in ancient Indian knowledge and science, as he resumed his popular radio show 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Addressing the milestone of Akashvani's Sanskrit Bulletin completing 50 years of broadcast on June 30, the Prime Minister commended All India Radio for its enduring efforts in promoting Sanskrit and connecting people to the language, which he claimed is the need of the hour.
"Sanskrit has played a big role in the progress of ancient Indian knowledge and science. Today the need of the hour is also that we respect Sanskrit and connect it with our daily lives. Today on June 30, Akashvani's Sanskrit Bulletin is completing 50 years of its broadcast. For 50 years, this bulletin has kept so many people connected to Sanskrit. I congratulate the All India Radio family."
PM Modi also highlighted grassroots initiative Cubbon Park in Bangalore known as 'Sanskrit Weekend'.
Initiated by Samashthi Gubbi via a website, this initiative encourages people of all ages to converse and participate in debates in Sanskrit every Sunday. (with Agency inputs)
