Boatmens children in Varanasi learn Tamil under Kashi Tamil Sangamam initiative

chennai/varanasi: a unique language-learning initiative for children from boatmen families has been launched at namo ghat in varanasi as part of the kashi tamil sangamam 4.0.at the vidya shakti stall run by iit madras, daily tamil learning sessions are being held for these children, who have pledged to learn five tamil words every day. the effort aims to help them communicate better with pilgrims and tourists arriving from tamil nadu, officials said.the programme seeks to strengthen the historic cultural and spiritual bond between kashi and tamil nadu. the boatmen community, which interacts closely with visitors to the city, is expected to benefit from the added language skills, potentially improving their engagement with tourists.tamil, one of the world's oldest classical languages, exposes the young learners to a rich literary and cultural heritage. organisers said the sessions help the children appreciate linguistic diversity and understand the role of language in fostering cultural unity.kashi tamil sangamam 4.0 aims to promote the spirit of 'ek bharat shrestha bharat' by deepening connections between regions. officials said the effort at namo ghat may evolve into a larger cultural bridge, symbolising how the ganga and the kaveri continue to unite communities across india.