India, Dec. 29 -- PM Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded efforts being made in Fiji to connect the new generation with the Tamil language. In his monthly 'Maan Ki Baat' radio programme, he also hailed the efforts by Kannada families living in Dubai to start 'Kannada Pathsala' to teach their children the language.

"I now want to share with you about an endeavour taken thousands of kilometres away from India, which is heart-touching. In Fiji, a commendable initiative is being taken to spread the Indian language and culture. Continuous efforts are being made at many levels to connect the new generation there with the Tamil language," he said.

The prime minister said last month, Tamil Day was celebrated for the first time in a school in Raki-Rak...