School of Languages, Central University of Kashmir in collaboration with the Bharatiya Bhasha Samvardhan Samiti (Kashmiri), celebrated the Bharatiya Bhasha Divas (Indian Languages Day) at varsity’s Arts campus in Ganderbal. The celebration marked a collective tribute to India’s linguistic diversity and cultural unity, highlighting the vital role of languages in shaping the nation’s identity and connecting communities across regions. The day is observed in the memory of Mahakavi Subramanya Bharati, whose contributions to Indian literature and national awakening continue to inspire generations. As a mark of respect, a multi-voluminous book comprising 23 volumes entitled "Bharathi Works: In Chronological Order" was released during the function. Prof. Sandhya Tiwari, Dean, School of Languages, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Dean, School of Legal Studies, Prof. Shad Ramzan, Head Deptt of Kashmir, Mr. Nazir Ahmad Bhat, University Librarian, faculty members from the Departments of English, Urdu and Kashmiri along with scholars and students, also attended the programme. Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Sandhya Tiwari emphasized the indispensable role of languages in strengthening national unity and preserving India’s pluralistic heritage. She reflected on how languages are not merely modes of communication but repositories of collective memory and cultural identity. In her remarks, she urged students to take pride in India’s multilingual heritage and to actively engage in preserving and promoting indigenous languages in academia and daily life. Dean, SoL expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. A. Ravinder Nath, for consistently inspiring to foreground India’s linguistic richness in academic and cultural engagements.