Patiala News:Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi was not only a scholar and thinker but also a symbol of goodwill – S. Jaswant Singh Zafar Padma Shri Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Corner established in Language Department Punjab
Patiala News:Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi was not only a scholar and thinker but also a symbol of goodwill – S. Jaswant Singh Zafar
Padma Shri Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi Corner established in Language Department Punjab
The Department of Languages, Punjab, in honour of the literary work and contribution of the eminent scholar Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi to Punjabi literature, has today established a Dr. Jaggi Memorial Literary Corner in the Reference Library, which was dedicated to the public by his wife Dr. Gursharan Kaur Jaggi, Director Languages S. Jaswant Singh Zafar and other respected personalities. This corner includes photographs related to the life struggle and development of Dr. Jaggi, his academic degrees, awards, study texts created by him, research books etc. In this noble work, the role of Rattan Singh Jaggi’s son Malvinder Singh Jaggi, former Secretary, Punjab Government and Director S. Jaswant Singh Zafar was important, whose joint efforts have made this work possible. It is noteworthy that Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi started his initial job from the Department of Languages, Punjab and used to express his happiness about this on every literary platform.
During this simple but effective event, Director Languages S. Jaswant Singh Zafar said in his welcome speech that S. Rattan Singh Jaggi is a true son of Punjabi who has played a major role in revealing and showcasing the deep knowledge of Punjabi. He said that Dr. Jaggi was not only a thinker and scholar but he was also a symbol of Punjabi harmony. After his departure, the role of his work has increased even more. It is a matter of pride and happiness for everyone to have his name in the Department of Languages.
On this occasion, eminent thinker S. Amarjit Grewal said that Dr. Rattan Singh Jaggi has built the structure of Punjabi language, culture, and thought and his sons are working to preserve it. When the interest in libraries is decreasing among Punjabis, such actions are auspicious and this is an activity done on time. S. Harpreet Singh Dardi said that Dr. Jaggi has prepared a treasure for the coming generations and the coming generations will continue to benefit from this treasure. He praised S. Malvinder Singh Jaggi and said that he is doing the work of a true son.
On this occasion, a famous personality of Punjabi theatre, Mr. Pran Sabharwal, shared his memories about Dr. Jaggi and said that the work done by this family in collaboration with the Language Department should be highly appreciated. Dr. Rajinderpal Singh Brar said that Dr. Jaggi was a dedicated and committed researcher of Punjabi who did not work continuously through dedication and sincerity but did solid and lasting work which will prove to be a foundational work for future literary researchers. He was the only scholar of Punjabi who had read every original religious scripture and presented his concepts accordingly, which no one has challenged till now. Malvinder Singh Jaggi, while sharing his memories of his life during the vote of thanks, said that Dr. Jaggi was a tireless literary worker and enthusiast due to which he was able to do so much work. He said that he was knowledgeable in many languages and used to encourage people to learn new languages. He said that he would remain indebted to the department that the Language Department has implemented his wish. He said that Dr. Jaggi also presented 130 rare books.
On this occasion, the stage was conducted by Dr. Manjinder Singh. On this occasion, Additional Director of the department Chandandeep Kaur, Deputy Director Alok Chawla, Assistant Directors Amarinder Singh, Jaspreet Kaur, Sukhpreet Kaur, Davinder Kaur and Rabia, Research Officers Dr. Santokh Singh, Satpal Singh, S. Baldev Singh, Maheshinder Khosla, Research Assistant Gurmal Singh, Librarian Neha Khurana and other officers and employees were present.