It is the responsibility of all political powers to transmit to future generations their histories, languages, oral traditions, writing systems and literatures. Language is the most important element of life for preserving everything of historical importance e.g. local culture, art, traditions, poetry, stories, music, letters, theatrical performances, ceremonies, special events, rituals and family values. Promotion of regional languages is therefore important for preserving such vital components of local life.
Our Native languages have been in oral use since centuries followed by development of written texts. These languages contain generations of wisdom e.g. child rearing skills, curing illnesses, acquiring food and settling disputes. If a language is lost, much of the knowledge it contains will also be lost. Therefore, the government must implement successful programs to promote local languages and protect them from disappearing.
Mother tongue provides identity to its speakers. It transmits family values from generation to generation. People have strong attachment with their native languages. Survival of its speech communities is linked with their languages. It is therefore the collective responsibility of involved authorities to protect the people whose languages are becoming endangered.
Coming to modern era, private schools concentrate on English language and western curriculum resulting in the erosion of language and culture. Native languages are vulnerable to “English language invasion.” We are confronted with the problem of language shift. Under such circumstances it is incumbent on the government to revive and preserve our regional languages in all atmospheres of life with special emphasis in academic frameworks and public offices.
Many people love to watch dramas, talk shows and other TV programs in their native languages. They like to hear local music. A number of local TV broadcasts on agricultural methods, livestock rearing, poultry farming and fish farming are highly appreciated in the rural areas. TV and radio programs in local languages play pivotal role skill-building of the nation. Being most easily understood, sometimes teachers can use native languages for instructions in the classrooms.
