Punjab Newsline, New Delhi, November 14-
Heading forward to execute its decision taken recently, The Punjab Language Department has initiated the installation of photos of renowned Punjabi literary writers at Punjab Bhawan, New Delhi. In the first phase, 10 photos were unveiled today in the verandahs and galleries of Block A of the Bhawan.The entrance floor features photos of Bhai Vir Singh, the founder of modern Punjabi literature, and celebrated Punjabi writer Amrita Pritam.
The first floor, near the Chief Minister's office, showcases photos of three prominent Punjabi poets namely Shiv Kumar Batalvi, Pash, and Surjit Patar. Similarly, the second floor features photos of Ishwar Chander Nanda, the father of Punjabi theater, and Dr. Mohinder Singh Randhawa, known for his pioneering work for Punjabi art and culture. Lastly, the third floor displays photos of progressive poets Bawa Balwant, Lal Singh Dil, and Firoz Din Sharaf.
Director of the Language Department Punjab, Jaswant Singh Zafar informed that approximately 100 photos of prominent Punjabi poets, writers, thinkers, and language experts will be installed on all floors of both A and B blocks of Punjab Bhavan in the near future.