CBSE : Celebration of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2024
CBSE/ACAD/DS(MS)/2024
Date: 03.12.2024
Circular No: Acad-103/2024
All the Heads of Schools affiliated to CBSE
Subject: Celebration of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2024 – reg.
Dear Principal
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasises the importance of languages (mother tongue based education and multilingualism) and a holistic approach to education that values and preserves the linguistic heritage of our country and fosters a sense of pride and appreciation for the multitude of languages that enrich our society.
The upcoming Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav will be a week-long celebration to commemorate the birth anniversary of the revered Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on December 11, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Unity through Languages’. This celebration serves as a tribute to Mahakavi Bharati and aims to promote and celebrate the linguistic diversity that is intrinsic to the cultural fabric of our nation. A series of cultural events, competitions, and educational activities may be planned from 04.12.2024 to 11.12.2024, which could serve the following purpose:
1. Highlight the importance of language in preserving our cultural identity and promoting unity among our citizens
2. Foster a deeper appreciation for Indian languages and literature among students at school level.
3. Encourage multilingualism, Indian Languages as medium of education and research
4. Inspire and create a new generation of language enthusiasts
A list of suggestive activities is enclosed at Annexure 1. However, the school may customise these activities. Additionally, to encourage a sense of unison amongst all learners, day-wise themes may also be identified for the week as per the following suggestions:
1. Day 1: 04.12.2024, Wednesday: ‘Harmony in Languages and Nature’
2. Day 2: 05.12.2024, Thursday: ‘Blending Languages and Technology: The Power of Words in the Digital Age’
3. Day 3: 06.12.2024. Friday: ‘Language and Literature: The Intersection’
4. Day 4: 07.12.2024, Saturday: ‘Language Fair’
5. Day 5: 09.12.2024, Monday: ‘The Eloquence of Expression’ Oratory skill activities
6. Day 6: 10.12.2024, Tuesday: ‘Language and Community’
7. Day 7: 11.12.2024, Wednesday: ‘Language, Culture, and Us: A Regional Fiesta’
The week-long celebration may culminate on 11 December 2024 to mark the ‘Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav’. The schools are requested to do the needful in this regard. A brief report of activities (month-wise) and few photographs may be uploaded by the schools at the following link on or before 12.12.2024:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczI3Gbqm5lZ_PyOE8EuQYvrTDp7zqSJVvJfh2XG82BXuSh_A/viewform
With best wishes!
Dr. Praggya M Singh
Director (Academics)
Copy to the respective Heads of Directorates, Organizations and Institutions as indicated below with a request to disseminate the information to all the schools under their jurisdiction:
1. The Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, 18 Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-16
2. The Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, B-15, Sector-62, Institutional Area, Noida-201309
3. The Secretary, Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India.
4. The Secretary, Sainik Schools Society, Room No. 101, D-1 Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
5. The Chairman, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan, N-1/9, Near Doordarshan Kendra, PO Sainik School Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odhisha-751005
6. The Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Govt. of NCT of Delhi, Old Secretariat, Delhi-110 054
7. The Director of Public Instructions (Schools), Union Territory Secretariat, Sector 9, Chandigarh-160017
8. The Director of Education, Govt. of Sikkim, Gangtok, Sikkim –737101
9. The Director of School Education, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar –791 111
10. The Director of Education, Govt. of A&N Islands, Port Blair – 744101
11. The Director of School Education, Ladakh, Room No.101-102, Ground Floor, Council Secretariat, Kurbathang, Kargil – Ladakh
12. The Director of School Education, Andhra Pradesh, 3rd Floor, B block, Anjaneya Towers, VTPS Rd, Bhimaraju Gutta, Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh – 521 456
13. The Director, Central Tibetan School Administration, ESSESS Plaza, Community Centre, Sector -3, Rohini, Delhi
14. The Additional Director General of Army Education, A –Wing, Sena Bhawan, DHQ, PO, New Delhi-110001
15. The Secretary AWES, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), FDRC Building No. 202, Shankar Vihar (Near APS), Delhi Cantt-110010
16. DS to Chairperson, CBSE
17. Secretary/ Controller of Examinations/ All Directors, CBSE
18. All Regional Directors/ Regional Officers of CBSE with the request to send this circular to all the Heads of the affiliated schools of the Board in their respective regions
19. All Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary/ Under Secretary/ Assistant Secretary, CBSE
20. All Head(s)/ In-Charge(s), Centre of Excellence, CBSE
21. In charge IT Unit with the request to put this Circular on the CBSE Academic Website
22. In-Charge, Library
23. Record File
Director (Academics)
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