A one-day national seminar titled “Urdu as a Medium of Education and the Current Technological Landscape: In the Context of NEP 2020” was held in Bhopal on October 5, jointly organized by the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL) and the MANUU Regional Center, Bhopal.
Distinguished linguist and former Head of the Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Professor A.R. Fatihi, and Registrar of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Professor Ishtiaq Ahmed, were the special guests at the event.
In his opening address, Dr. Shams Iqbal, Director of NCPUL, New Delhi, emphasized the importance of multilingualism in today’s world. He encouraged the participants to not only strengthen their command of Urdu but also of other languages to enhance opportunities. He reassured the attendees that there is no need for disillusionment or pessimism regarding Urdu, as it offers ample job opportunities, second only to English and Hindi. He stressed the importance of aligning Urdu language education with modern demands and making use of new technologies.
Prof. A.R. Fatihi, in his keynote address, highlighted the pervasive role of technology in every field of life.
“With the push of a button, tasks are accomplished. While this brings many conveniences, it also has downsides, as we increasingly rely on technology and diminish our own intellectual capacities,” he stated.
Prof. Fatihi raised concerns about the lack of basic infrastructure in many institutions, posing a challenge to technological advancement. Nevertheless, he encouraged educators and students to dream big and work towards realizing those dreams.
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