Janakpurdham, Dec. 23 (RSS): The 16th International Maithili Conference has kicked off in Janakpurdham on Saturday. Campaigners of the Maithili language from Nepal and India, literary personalities, artistes, linguists, archeologists and cultural experts have been attending the festival organized by International Maithili Conference and Maithili Literature Festival, Nepal.
The conference is scheduled to issue the Janakpur declarations to draw attention of the government and stakeholders to promote the Maithili language.
At the inaugural session of the conference, State Chief of the Province No. 2 Ratneshwor Lal Kayastha said that the Maithili language should be accommodated with the changing context of the time to further promote it.
Likewise, linguist Dr Ramabatar Yadav argued that the province government should recognize the Maithili language as the official language of the Province No. 2.
During the event, litterateurs, singers and different personalities were feted for their contributions to enrich the Maithili language, literature and culture. The conference would conclude on Sunday, the organizers said.
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