To observe Hindi Diwas and to spread awareness among the youngsters Maulana Azad Central library organised a programme here on Friday at its premises. A Hindi essay writing competition and Hindi Quiz was organised for the students at the library premises. More than 100 students from various schools and colleges participated in the competition.
Notably, the students were asked to write an essay on the given topic ‘Importance of Hindi’ in about 1,000 words in Hindi. As many as 240 students enthusiastically participated in the competition and showcased their writing skills through it. The students opened new forms of writing and wrote wonderful essays using their broad imagery.
The prize money was Rs 6000 as the first prize for both the competitions. Notably, Hindi Diwas is being observed on September 14 as on this day, Hindi language was adopted as an official language of India. Regional librarian of Maulana Azad Central library Vandana Sharma said, “This programme is being organized to promote the interest of Hindi language among the young students and also to check their command over Hindi language.”
Elaborating further she said, “Through such competitions and fests the students would be able to increase their knowledge about Hindi.”