It is observed worldwide every year on 21st February. It was announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999 and then recognized by United Nations General Assembly. In fact, it was a social movement. 

Language is the medium to express our feelings and also for the communication of our thoughts. It helps in preserving our valuable culture and heritage. It helps to carry out the day-to day activities with the help of dialogues. The term ‘Mother Language generally termed as ancestral language and keep link with the customs of descendents. Mother language also brings perfection in body language because everyone is almost proficient and fluent in his mother tongue. While speaking mother language everyone feels himself very comfortable. In A/RES/61/266 the United Nation General Assembly declared to promote the preservation and protection of all languages usually used for conversation throughout the world. In the year 1999 UNESCO announced 21 February as International Mother Language and now it is observed worldwide every year .

Every nation is having pride on its mother language. So, no language is inferior to others. Therefore the celebration of International Mother Language Day is very significant for every nation to keep its language identity.  The proclamation of UNESCO is very important because it’s a birth right of every nation to keep its language for general use and conversation and also have a great respect for the mother tongue. The diversity of the language maintains a separate identity of every nation. 

It is also necessary to have respect for other languages. All languages are equal in status. No one is inferior or superior. In fact it is the medium to express our thoughts in words and also helps to carry out our day-to-day activities. It is good to learn other languages along with our mother language because knowledge widens our horizon of thinking and helps to be friendly with others. It bridges the gap of people and helps to maintain the global peace. 

 

DR. HEMANTKUMAR  S.  PANDYA ( PRINCIPAL – RAMESHWAR HIGH SCHOOL )