Delivering the inaugural address, he said that Kannada ought to be used in our daily circumstances to express our thoughts and views. When we contemplate the language on daily occasions, it helps the language grow and become fulfilling. In today's situation, if we look at the linguistic-oriented map of Karnataka, ancient languages are slowly fading away, he said.
Addressing the students, he said that the youth today lived in the 'Download Age', where all they did was download. In such a case, when will you think freely and apply your minds? We have a controlled mind these days. Students should be allowed to think freely and form their own opinions. We see rather fewer essay-type questions in examinations, which is very adverse to the development of language. We ourselves have created a world where the present-day children are unable to comprehend words in Kannada. If there is awareness in people about Kannada language, then we can preserve its essence. We should retain the original words of the language, he said.
He said that having a history of over 1000 years, although Kannada has been given the status of a classical language today, it is yet to receive facilities pertaining to it.
Delivering the presidential remarks, vice-principal of the college Fr Francis D'Almeida said that Kannada must not be forgotten. The poetry, folklore, culture and literature of Kannada should be encouraged and kept alive. There should be respect in every student for our official language, he said.
Head of Kannada Department, St Aloysius College, Dr Saraswathi made the introductory remarks. Shruthi delivered a vote of thanks.
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