Port Blair, Dec. 11: The Subramania Bharati Jayanti as Bharatiya Bhasha Diwas was observed at Dr. B.R.Ambedkar Institute of Technology in a befitting manner today. A Language Festival in the name of 'Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav' was celebrated with the objective to provide students with information about Indian languages, to encourage students to learn a few more Indian languages.

Various linguistic competitions viz Multi Language Speaking Competition, Multi Language Folk Song Competition, Multi Language Essay Writing Competition and Traditional Ethnic Wear Competitions were held at DBRAIT which is in accordance with the National Education Policy-2020, wherein students in the country needs to be encouraged to participate in a fun project/activity on ‘The Languages of India under the ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ initiative.

Around 30 students participated in the competitions and prizes were awarded. The message of Hon’ble President of India which appeared in the official tweeter handle of President of India was also played before the students to enlighten them about the perspective and importance of mother tongue.