Jalandhar, Feb 20, 2020: The PG Punjabi Department of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya celebrated International Mother Language Day as per the instructions of University Grants Commission and under the able guidance of Principal Prof. Dr. Mrs. Ajay Sareen and HOD Punjabi Navroop Kaur. The department organized competition on Poem recitation. In this competition, around 30 students recited self-written poems and poems of renowned poets depicting love for our mother language. The judges of the competition were Dr. Harpreet Kaur and Dr. Mandeep Kaur. Principal Prof. Dr. Ajay Sareen told the students about the importance of our mother language Punjabi. Head of Department Navroop Kaur encouraged the students to read Punjabi literature for their holistic growth. Incharge Punjabi Sahit Sabha Kuljit Kaur told the students about the historical background of International Mother Language Day. Km. Simran of B.Com Sem 4 got 1st prize, Km. Republican got 2nd prize and Maneesha got 3rd prize. Principal Madam gave prizes to the students. On this occasion, Veena Arora and Satinder Kaur, Associate Professors in Punjabi were also present. It is worth mentioning that during the morning assembly also, Mandeep Kaur presented her views on Mother Language and encouraged the students to read Punjabi literature.