IIM Indore observed Hindi Fortnight at the Institute from September 1 to 14. The two-week event aimed at encouraging the IIM Indore community to use Hindi language as much as possible and to feel at ease while using the mother-tongue even in official work.
The Official language Committee for this purpose held various competitions during the two weeks which included Antakshari, Extempore and Noting and Drafting. The competitions witnessed huge participation from the students, staff and family members of the staff as well. The fortnight concluded on September 14, 2017—Hindi Diwas. The winners were awarded prizes on this occasion too.
The inauguration of the Hindi Diwas took place in the presence of Ajay Kumar Chauhan, Chief Income Tax Commissioner and Chairman, Official language Implementation Committee, Indore. Professor Rishikesha T Krishnan, Director, IIM Indore and Col. Gururaj Gopinath Pamidi (Retd), CAO, IIM Indore was also present.
SM Vaidya, Officer, IIM Indore welcomed the guests. The inaugural started with the melodious Saraswati Vandana performed by Snehal Moghe and Vidhita Gholap. This was followed by a singing performance by Gaurav Trivedi. Jainath Yadav, Hindi Officer of the Institute then delivered the welcome address and introduced the chief guest. Col Pamidi mentioned that the Institute has been taking various initiatives to smoothen the usage of Hindi among the employees and to lessen the problems faced by the employees in the official languages usage. We strive for excellence and the usage of official language is also one of our aim, he said.