Hindi Day was observed at several institutions in the State capital on Monday. The main function on the Day was organised at lal Parade ground.
Minister of Higher Education Uma Shankar Gupta said, “From now Hindi Olympiads will be organised at every college and University of the State every year. Also the winners of the Olympiads will be conferred with the awards.”
It is noteworthy that a programme was organised at lal Parade Ground here on Monday to observe Hindi Diwas. On the occasion, every participant and guest took an oath to serve Hindi.
On the occasion Minister of Higher Education Uma Shankar Gupta, Minister of Culture Surendra Patwa, MP Anil Madhav Dave, Alok Sanjar, MlA Vishwas Sarang, Rameshwar Sharma, BMC Chairman Surjeet Singh Chauhan and others were present.
Meanwhile, to observe Hindi Diwas, Hindi fortnight was organized here on Monday at NHDC limited.
Under Hindi pakhwada various competitions like Hindi Essay writing, poetry writing, Hindi quiz contest, poets meet and many other competitions were organized. On the occasion Chief Executive Director NHDC, KM Singh conferred the winners with awards.
Also awards for Dr Shankar Dayal Rajbhasha Vishisht Protsahan Yojna and Noting Drafting Protsahan Yojna were also given.
Meanwhile, the All India Radio (AIR) Bhopal organized various programmes at its premises. The Hindi Diwas Samroh and Hindi Pakhwada Inaugration Ceremony began here from Monday at AIR.
On the occasion Director of Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti and a noted writer Kailash Chandra Pant was present as the chief guest.
While addressing the programme, Pant said that celebrating Hindi Diwas is just not a formality but it is a way to communicate the cultural perceptions, traditions and a way to join the diversities of country. He quoted Hindi as a powerful language that has all the verses of science, history, poetry, traditions, ayurveda and many more.