"International Mother Language Day"

March 4, 2025

Besant Evening College, Mangalore, celebrated ‘International Mother Language Day’ with great enthusiasm on March 4, 2025. The event, organized by the Literary Association, aimed to emphasize the importance of linguistic diversity and the preservation of native languages. The highlight of the celebration was the guest speech by Prof. Thara, a retired Kannada professor, who delivered a thought-provoking address on the significance of preserving and promoting regional languages, particularly Tulu and Kannada. She urged students to take pride in their mother tongue and contribute to its enrichment through literature and daily communication.

The Principal of Besant Evening College, who presided over the function, addressed the gathering, reinforcing the need to uphold linguistic heritage in an era of globalization.

The program commenced with a warm welcome by Ms.Nishmitha K, Convenor of the Literary Association, setting the stage for an insightful and engaging session. Likitha, the student convenor, efficiently emceed the event. The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Prithvi, the Union Secretary, who expressed gratitude to all dignitaries, faculty members, and students for their active participation in making the event a success.

The celebration of International Mother Language Day at Besant Evening College was a meaningful initiative that reinforced the cultural and linguistic roots of the students, leaving a lasting impact on their appreciation for Tulu, Kannada, and other mother languages.