Shimla, May 23 -- The Hon'ble Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta today emphasized the need to preserve the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh by documenting and promoting the various local dialects spoken across the State. He said that the dialects of Himachal reflect the identity, traditions and collective wisdom of its people and must be preserved for future generations through literary and written forms.

The Governor was speaking during a meeting with senior author Dr. O.P. Sharma, who called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan, today. On the occasion, Dr. O.P. Sharma presented his poetry collection titled "Mhari Soch" to the Governor.

Dr. O.P. Sharma apprised the Hon'ble Governor about the dire need to preserve and promot...