Himachal Pradesh Governor calls for promotion of Sanskrit

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta has called for renewed efforts to preserve and promote Sanskrit, describing the language as the foundation of India’s civilisational, cultural, and intellectual heritage. Speaking at the Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrit Bharati Conference in the Kangra district, Gupta emphasized that Sanskrit has transmitted traditions of philosophy, science, ethics, and values for millennia through texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Mahabharata.

Gupta urged that India’s educational discourse should provide greater recognition to ancient scholars and scientists, including Aryabhata, Panini, Charaka, Sushruta, Varahamihira, and Bhaskaracharya. He stated that the study of Indian history should move beyond a focus on empires and foreign invasions to offer the younger generation a balanced understanding of the country’s scientific and intellectual contributions.

Highlighting the historical significance of Takshashila and Nalanda, the Governor expressed a desire to see India once again become a global center for knowledge and innovation. He also noted the role of the Central Government in preserving Indian languages and traditional knowledge systems.