LUCKNOW, Dec. 21 -- Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya (BSV) has played a pioneering role in the field of music education and has earned international acclaim through its disciplined traditions and sustained artistic practice, said governor Anandiben Patel on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory function of the three-day centenary celebrations of the music university, she said that the BSV is not only a prestigious institution of national importance but it also enjoys global recognition for its systematic education and extensive promotion of Hindustani music. "Over the last hundred years, the institution has produced innumerable artistes and scholars. Distinguished artistes such as Naushad, Talat Mahmood, Dilraj Kaur, Anup Jalota, Poornima Pandey, Malini Awasthi, Vidhi Nagar and Aastha Goswami have further elevated the stature and prestige of the university," she added. She expressed satisfaction that universities in the state are taking robust steps towards the promotion of Indian languages. "The study of Indian languages will now extend beyond students to include teachers, staff, parents, and members of the wider community," Patel said. She also emphasised that initiatives such as the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam are powerful examples of cultural bridges. Patel appreciated the initiatives undertaken by the UGC to promote Indian languages.htc...