Jalandhar March 25 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Department of Punjabi of Prem Chand Markanda S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, under the guidance of IQAC, organized an international webinar on the topic ‘Contribution of Diaspora Punjabi Media in the Development of Punjabi Language.’
The webinar featured Mr. Gurshaminder Singh ‘Mintu Brar’ (Chief Editor of Punjabi Akhbar, Host and Producer of Pendu Australia (a YouTube travel show), and President of the Punjabi Culture Association, South Australia) as the keynote speaker.
During the session, Mintu Brar shared his personal struggles and experiences
During the session, Mintu Brar shared his personal struggles and experiences, highlighting his contributions to the promotion of Punjabi language and media. He compared the phonetics of Punjabi with those of Hindi, English, and other languages, asserting that Punjabi is one of the richest languages. Addressing concerns about the future of Punjabi, he countered the skepticism of language scholars by stating that the number of Punjabi speakers in foreign countries surpasses those speaking English or other foreign languages. He also emphasized that the passion with which Punjabi is spoken abroad suggests that the language will soon secure the third position globally.
Based on his experiences and the role of active Punjabi media, Mintu Brar reassured language enthusiasts about the bright future of Punjabi and dispelled their doubts regarding its sustainability.
The webinar witnessed enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students from various disciplines.
President, Shri Naresh Budhia; Senior Vice President, Shri. Vinod Dada, the other honourable members of the Management Committee; and Principal Dr. Pooja Prashar commended the efforts of the Department of Punjabi for successfully organizing this insightful session.