Martin Luther Christian University (MLCU), hosted an interactive session with a renowned linguist, Prof. Shailendra Kumar Singh today to observe International Translation Day on the theme, “Translation unveils the many faces of humanity.”
The session was organised by the Department of Linguistics of the School of Language and Literary Studies (SLLS), which also marks the commencement of a 75 day celebration of Bhartiya Bhasha Diwas, dedicated to promoting awareness about Indian languages and encouraging learning of several Indian languages.
Singh, who is also a faculty member of the Department of Linguistics affiliated to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), delved into the significance of translation and its pressing relevance, particularly for the younger generation pursuing Linguistics, English Language Education and Literature aligning it with the core principles of the National Education Policy to transform India into a global knowledge hub, a technological superpower by nurturing indigenous knowledge in native languages and to recognise translation as the primary medium for disseminating knowledge in one’s own language.
Singh urged youth to initiate the generation of indigenous knowledge in their mother tongues, echoing Mahatma Gandhi’s wisdom. He stressed the dual responsibility of Indians, to honour their nation and their mother tongues, necessitating fluency and active usage.
