IIM Indore inaugurates Indian Languages Workshops

The workshops aim to provide a nurturing environment for the IIM Indore community to learn, appreciate, and excel in Sanskrit and Odia, fostering a stronger bond with their linguistic heritage. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from community members, united in their commitment to linguistic exploration and cultural preservation.

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indore has launched two language workshops, introducing Sanskrit for the second time and debuting the Odia language workshop. The workshops were inaugurated by Professor Himanshu Rai, Director of IIM Indore. This marks the institute's second endeavor in organizing a six-month Sanskrit Workshop due to the overwhelming enthusiasm displayed by the IIM Indore community during the previous edition. As part of its steadfast commitment to cultural preservation and nation building, IIM Indore has taken a significant step by introducing the Odia language workshop alongside Sanskrit. 98 community members have registered for these transformative workshops.

The workshops aim to provide a nurturing environment for the IIM Indore community to learn, appreciate, and excel in Sanskrit and Odia, fostering a stronger bond with their linguistic heritage. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from community members, united in their commitment to linguistic exploration and cultural preservation.

In his address, Professor Himanshu Rai expressed his pride in the IIM Indore community's keen interest in language learning and commended their commitment to embracing Sanskrit and Odia. “These workshops not only provide a platform for language acquisition but also serve as a bridge to our roots and traditions”, he said.

Sanskrit, often regarded as the "Language of the Gods," continues to draw significant attention for its cultural and historical significance. It is a vibrant language with multiple applications, including artistic expression and everyday communication, said Professor Rai. He also highlighted the importance of Odia in the context of Odisha's rich cultural tapestry. He noted that Odia, like Sanskrit, is deeply embedded in the region's values, knowledge, and traditions. Professor Rai expressed optimism about the impact these workshops will have on preserving and promoting these languages. “Languages aren’t just a means of communication but as the essence of one's identity. He likened languages to nurturing mothers, shaping individuals into who they are today”, he said. He stated, "Our existence owes a debt to the languages we speak and embrace. Preserving and promoting the diverse regional languages of India is our duty."

Reflecting on the success of the previous Sanskrit and Tamil language workshops, Prof. Rai extended his heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated language instructors, Pravesh Vaishnav and Sushri Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, for not only imparting linguistic knowledge but also fostering curiosity and respect for these languages within the IIM Indore community.

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