Japan Foundation gifts books to Haryana CM Khattar

Tribune News Service

Kurukshetra, January 2

The Kurukshetra University Vice-Chancellor, Prof Som Nath Sachdeva, greeted Chief Minister Manohar Lal on the New Year eve at his residence and handed over books received from Japan Foundation, New Delhi.

As a goodwill gesture, the Director General, Japan Foundation, New Delhi, Koji Sato, had sent a set of books of Japanese language, art, culture, society, religion and mythology, along with a letter written in Hindi, to the Chief Minister.

Khattar is learning basic Japanese culture and language in a three-month duration online basic certificate course from Kurukshetra University.

While thanking the Japan Foundation, Khattar said, “I am glad to receive these books. I will cherish this gift forever. We need to learn about different cultures and languages to expand our knowledge and respect other cultures. Books are the best companions in this endeavour for all.”

The Chief Minister further said, “We need to teach our students at least one foreign language and extra skills so that they can get employment and learn about different cultures.” The Kurukshetra University Registrar, Dr Sanjeev Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Arts and Languages, Prof Brajesh Sawhney, Curator, Dharohar Museum, Dr Vivek Chawla, and Dr Jitender Jangra were also present on the occasion.