President lauds role of languages in connecting people

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday lauded the role of languages in connecting people and said that they add to India's culture and well-being.

Inaugurating the centenary celebrations of the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha here, he said all the numerous languages and dialects in India have their special nature and beauty.

He said that every Indian should try to learn an Indian language other than his or her own.

''When a Hindi-speaking youth learns Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam or Kannada, he or she is introduced to a very rich tradition. This knowledge can create new opportunities for the individual,'' he pointed out.

The President said that institutions like the Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha had played an important role in strengthening the emotional unity of the country.

He noted that the Sabha has developed a network of about 20,000 Hindi campaigners.