Addressing the Andhra Education Society on its Founder s Day here he stressed that language embodies the culture values morals and traditional knowledge.
According to a statement issued by office Naidu said: "One can learn as many languages as one can but never (should) neglect their mother tongue. That is why preservation of language is essential to conserve the broader cultural aspects of a civilization."
The Vice President said that culture of a region represents its "civilization ethos wisdom morals customs and social norms" and respect for each others language and culture will "strengthen the unity and integrity of India".
Naidu also hailed Durgabhai Deshmukh - a freedom fighter whose birth anniversary the society celebrates as its Founder s Day - for her pioneering work in women s education.
"... she was an inspiration for every one as a freedom fighter lawyer social worker educationist and politician... was instrumental in setting up of many hospitals colleges nursing homes and vocational centres for women " he said.
Deshmukh recognised the importance of education for women to overcome many problems he added.
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