UNESCO has declared 21st February of every year to be celebrated as International Mother Language day to promote dissemination of Mother Language of all, create awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions and diversity across the world and to inspire solidarity amongst the people of different cultures, speaking different languages. Accordingly, Matribhasha Diwas is celebrated every year on this date.
Matribhasha Diwas 2022 may be observed to promote the following under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ Programme:
¶ Highlight the linguistic diversity and unity of our country
¶ Encourage usage of not only the respective mother language, but other Indian languages as well
¶ To understand and appreciate diverse cultures in India and various forums of literature, craft, performing arts, scripts and other forms of creative expression
School Heads are encouraged to celebrate the Matribhasha Diwas by organizing various activities like elocution, debates, singing/ essay writing/ painting competitions, musical and dramatic performances, exhibitions etc. Schools can also organise other activities befitting the occasion, complying with necessary Covid protocol.