**Executive Summary**
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, celebrated the valedictory function of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav (BBU) 2025 on December 11th, 2025, in New Delhi. The event commemorated Subramania Bharati's birth anniversary and promoted India's linguistic harmony under the theme "Many languages, one emotion." Week-long celebrations were held from December 4th to 11th, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Event Overview:**
* Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav (BBU) 2025 valedictory function held on December 11th, 2025, in New Delhi.
* The event theme: "Many languages, one emotion."
* Celebrated Subramania Bharati's birth anniversary.
* **Purpose and Objectives:**
* Preserve India's linguistic heritage.
* Promote multilingualism as envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
* Strengthen cultural unity.
* Inspire young learners to embrace linguistic richness.
* **Activities and Participation:**
* Cultural programs showcasing India's linguistic and cultural diversity.
* Performances by students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), and National Bal Bhavan (NBB).
* Activities included songs, dances, multilingual patriotic renditions, and poetry recitations.
* Stalls displaying teaching and learning material in different languages.
* Language games for student participation.
* **Key Attendees:**
* Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, DoSEL
* Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Former Chairman, University Grants Commission.
* Shri Dheeraj Sahu, Additional Secretary, DoSEL.
* Shri Anandrao V Patil, Additional Secretary, DoSEL.
* Smt Archana Awasthi, Joint Secretary, DoSEL.
* Smt A Srija, Economic Advisor, DoSEL.
* Prof Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director, NCERT.
* Shri Pankaj Arora, Chairman, NCTE.
* Shri Rajesh Lakhani, Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
* Shri Vikas Gupta, Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).
* Senior officials of the Ministry, officials from Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, heads of autonomous bodies, academicians, teachers, and school students.
**Impact Analysis**
**Students:**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to embrace multiple languages, enrich vocabulary, develop critical thinking, creativity, and contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047.
* **Action Required:** Embrace multiple languages and participate in activities promoting multilingualism.
**Teachers:**
* **Impact:** Encouraged to embrace multiple languages and foster a multilingual learning environment.
* **Action Required:** Encourage students to learn multiple languages and participate in activities promoting multilingualism.
**Schools (KVS, NVS, EMRS, NBB):**
* **Impact:** Provided a platform to showcase students' talents and promote cultural harmony.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and promote activities that celebrate India's linguistic diversity.
**Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL):**
* **Impact:** Reaffirmed commitment to preserving linguistic heritage and promoting multilingualism.
* **Action Required:** Continue implementing policies and initiatives aligned with NEP 2020 to promote multilingualism.
Key Entities Referenced
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: A national-level policy document referenced as setting the vision for promoting multilingualism and cultural heritage.
Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025: A celebration organized by the Ministry of Education to promote linguistic harmony and tribute Subramania Bharati.
Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL): The department within the Ministry of Education that organized the Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav.
Ministry of Education: The central government ministry responsible for organizing and promoting the Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav.
New Delhi: Location of the valedictory function of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025
Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education celebrates Bharatiya
Bhasha Utsav 2025
“Many languages, one emotion” theme highlights India’s
linguistic harmony and pays tribute to Subramania Bharati
प्रव तथ: 12 DEC 2025 3:46PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, celebrated the
valedictory Function of Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav (BBU) 2025 on 11th December 2025 on the occasion of
National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi. The event was graced by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, The
Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, along with Prof M
Jagadesh Kumar, Former Chairman, University Grants Commission.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, DoSEL, reflected on three years of Bharatiya
Bhasha Utsav celebrations. He recalled the life and ideals of Subramania Bharati, highlighting his
contributions to freedom, social reform and multilingualism. Emphasising the importance of reading and
vision of National Education Policy 2020, of learning in the mother tongue, he encouraged students and
teachers to embrace multiple languages, enrich their vocabulary and communicate with clarity and
precision. He paid tribute to Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary and underscored the cultural
strength that comes from respecting all languages and communities.
Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, while interacting with students, highlighted the purpose of learning multiple
languages. He encouraged students to develop critical thinking, creativity and innovation, noting that
cognitive flexibility, strengthened through multilingualism, enables appreciation of diverse perspectives
and prepares young learners to contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047.A vibrant cultural programme presented a rich showcase of India’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
Students from Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS), Eklavya Model
Residential Schools (EMRS) and National Bal Bhavan (NBB) performed songs, classical and folk dances,
multilingual patriotic renditions, nukkad natak and poetry recitations. The performances created an
atmosphere of cultural harmony and highlighted the creative talent of students from various institutions.
Stalls were set up to display teaching and learning material developed in different languages. Language
games were also organised, which saw enthusiastic participation from students.This year’s celebrations were held under the theme “भाषाएँ अनेक, भाव एक / Many Languages, One
Emotion”, commemorating the birth anniversary of Subramania Bharati on 11th December 2025. Schools
across India observed week-long celebrations from 4th to 11th December with interactive activities
promoting multilingualism and cultural harmony.
Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav 2025 reaffirmed the Department of School Education and Literacy’s
commitment to preserving India’s linguistic heritage and promoting multilingualism as envisioned in the
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The celebration further strengthened cultural unity and inspired
young learners to embrace the linguistic richness of India.
The programme was attended by Shri Dheeraj Sahu, Additional Secretary, DoSEL; Shri Anandrao V Patil,
Additional Secretary, DoSEL; Smt Archana Awasthi, Joint Secretary, DoSEL; Smt A Srija, Economic
Advisor, DoSEL; Prof Dinesh Prasad Saklani, Director, NCERT; Shri Pankaj Arora, Chairman, NCTE;
Shri Rajesh Lakhani, Commissioner, Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS); Shri Vikas Gupta,
Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS); senior officials of the Ministry; officials from
Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti; heads of autonomous bodies; academicians; teachers and school students from
across the country.
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