New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday underscored the central role of languages in sustaining India's civilisational continuity, stating that the country's languages, regions, and traditions form "interconnected streams of one civilisation." He said learning Tamil "is not limited to acquiring a language" but serves as a gateway to India's ancient wisdom.

Addressing the valedictory session of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) 4.0 at Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Pradhan said linguistic diversity acts as a bridge rather than a source of division.

"India's languages, regions, and traditions are not isolated strands, but interconnected streams of one civilisation. KTS initiative is not merely cultural but deeply ci...