Navi Mumbai: ‘Mother Tongue Strengthens Human Bonds,’ Says Dr Sanjay Upadhye At NMMC Marathi Language Week Event

Navi Mumbai’s NMMC recently hosted an event to celebrate the Classical Marathi Language Week, with noted speaker and author Dr Sanjay Upadhye delivering a compelling speech on the importance of using one’s mother tongue, Marathi, in everyday life. Dr Upadhye emphasized that Marathi, as a mother tongue, is an effective tool for connecting people and should be cherished and used with pride.

He urged attendees to take personal responsibility for speaking and promoting Marathi in their daily communication. Dr Upadhye suggested utilizing Marathi in everyday expressions such as humor, poetry, and conversation to naturally preserve the language. He also praised the NMMC for its clean and attractive surroundings, and Mayor Sujata Patil highlighted the importance of mother tongues in preserving cultural heritage.

NMMC officials further stressed the need for daily use of Marathi to maintain and advance the language. The next event in the week-long celebration will be held on October 8, featuring a lecture on effective use of AI in official Marathi work.