Varanasi :

The Bhojpuri Study Centre of Banaras Hindu University was awarded with ‘Vishwa Bhojpuri Samman’ by the president of Mauritius Rajkeswur Purryag at International Bhojpuri Mahotsava organised in Mauritius from October 29 to November 5.

The coordinator of Bhojpuri Study Centre Professor Sadanand Shahi said the award was given to BHU centre for its outstanding contribution for the promotion of Bhojpuri language and literature. After returning from Mauritius, Shahi said the BHU delegation also discussed the issue of establishment of ‘Bohojpuri Diaspora Centre’ at BHU with the President of Mauritius and other leaders.

He further added that during the festival it was unanimously decided that the next International Bhojpuri Festival and Conference will be held at BHU. The event was also attended by Foreign minister Sushma Swaraj, UP speaker Mata Prasad Pandey and minister Ambika Chowdhary. Scholars from India, Fiji, New Zealand, USA and other nations also participated in the fest.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> City> Varanasi / TNN / November 12th, 2014