India, Sept. 28 -- -The conclave was an initiative of SAMARPANAM involving students and faculty members of Institutions of National Importance, including IIT Roorkee

Roorkee: An online Sanskrit conclave titled 'Significance and Future of Sanskrit Studies and Allied Areas' witnessed the convergence of academic experts. It was a joint initiative of SAMARPANAM (an acronym for SAMskritaaya ARPANAM), a virtual group of students and faculty members from institutions of National Importance, including IIT Roorkee. The objective of the event was to encourage the study of the Sanskrit discipline in India and sensitize the youth on the significance of the ancient language.

The keynote speaker on the occasion was Prof. Anil Sahasrabuddhe, Chairman,...