SRINAGAR, Sept. 19 -- With the peace and stability, with the spirit of unity and common goals, and fostering a strong collective identity, India will achieve robust development, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Friday.

He was speaking at a National Seminar on Integration in Indian languages organised by National Institute of Technology, Srinagar and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti.

The Lieutenant Governor said India's rich linguistic landscape is a source of strength. He said hundreds of languages and dialects have helped in building a cohesive society, which is driving transformation and development.

"Despite diverse background, languages, dialects and ideas, a common national identity and shared consciousness unite us all.

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