{
  "id": 13976504,
  "title": "Dhule: Jaykumar Rawal Calls For Preservation Of Ahirani Language, Plans Dedicated Centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dhule-jaykumar-rawal-calls-for-preservation-of-ahirani-language-plans",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:57:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/dhule-jaykumar-rawal-calls-for-preservation-of-ahirani-language-plans-dedicated-centre"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dhule witnessed the inauguration of the sixth Marathi Literary Conference and the Ahirani Literary Conference on Sunday, jointly organized by the Maharashtra Government's Marathi Language Department, Ahirani Sahitya Parishad and Sahitya Bharati. Marketing and Protocol Minister and Dhule Guardian Minister Jaykumar Rawal emphasized the preservation of reading, writing and independent thinking, even as Artificial Intelligence revolutionizes various sectors. Rawal warned against the decline of reading habits among students engrossed in mobile phones and laptops, stressing that knowledge stems from reading, reflection and critical thinking. He proposed establishing a dedicated centre for Ahirani language and literature in Dhule, outlining a library, auditorium and facilities for literary activities as part of the plan. The conference recognized veteran litterateurs KU Sanghvi and PA Puranik with Lifetime Achievement Awards, honoring their contributions to literature.",
  "summary": "Dhule: Even as Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms the world and makes information available at the click of a button, the habit of reading, writing and independent thinking must be preserved, said Marketing and Protocol Minister and Dhule Guardian Minister Jaykumar Rawal. He was speaking at the inauguration of the sixth Dhule District Marathi Literary Conference and the Ahirani Literary…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}