26-05-2025
Central school celebrates India's language diversity
The Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camp was inaugurated at the PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2 in the Military Cantonment of Belagavi on Monday, with the theme — A Step Towards Honoring the Diversity of Indian Languages.
The week-long camp will spread the message that language is not just a means of communication but it is also a powerful mirror of culture, identity and national unity.
The camp is being organised as per the initiative of the Union Ministry of Education.
'The objective of this innovative camp is to introduce students to India's rich linguistic diversity, foster love for different languages and promote cultural inclusivity,' principal Mahendra Kalra said.
'India's unity lies in its linguistic diversity. When children learn new languages, they are not just learning words, they are learning thoughts, emotions and culture. This camp is a beautiful confluence of unity and diversity,' he said.
Each day, the delegates will focus on two Indian languages, with a variety of engaging activities. These will include not only language learning but also experiential learning through presentations on traditional music, folk arts, paintings, cuisine, history and geography of the respective States.
This approach will help students gain both linguistic skills and a deeper cultural understanding.
On the first day of the camp, students learned common greetings in Marathi and Kannada. These were enthusiastically presented through colourful posters. Students also performed to the tunes of traditional folk music from the respective States and showcased cultural elements through drawings while wearing traditional attire.
The camp includes storytelling, dialogue presentations, poster displays, dance and music performances and food exhibitions — activities that promote the holistic development of students. The active participation of both teachers and students is turning this initiative into a festive celebration.
During the week, students will be introduced to languages like English, Marathi, Kannada and Hindi. Through this effort, they will not only learn to respect linguistic diversity but also imbibe the spirit of unity in diversity, which is the essence of India, said a release.
