Spreading roots of Indian language in Mauritius! India inaugurates Panini Language Lab liberating Indianness

Port Louis, August 20: A Lab has been gifted by the Government of India at Mahatma Gandhi Institute (MGI) which will help in the teaching of all Indian languages in Mauritius on Sunday. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj inaugurated "Panini Language Laboratory" at Port Louis.

 

The In her address Swaraj said that similar lab is equipped with all modern technologies and similar facilities need to be build up in India also to promote Hindi and regional languages.

On this occasion, Education Minister of Mauritius Leela Devi Dookun and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Swaraj and MoS for External Affairs Gen V K Singh also paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s statue at the institute.

 

Swaraj also called on Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jagnauth. Both the leaders discussed further deepening of specialties between India and Mauritius. PM Jugnauth hosted a banquet lunch in the honor of External Affairs Minister, which was attended by the prominent dignitaries from both sides.

She also met former Prime Minister of Mauritius Paul Berenger on the sidelines of 11th Vishwa Hindi Conference. Berenger conveyed his condolence on the sad demise of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and recalled his role in strengthening bilateral relations.

Swaraj also met with the leader of opposition of Mauritius Xavier Luc Duval. Both the leaders exchanged views on furthering cooperation between the two countries.