The Paradip Port Trust organised the valedictory function of Hindi Day 2014 on Tuesday, the function being graced by PPT Chairman Sudhanshu Sekhara Mishra as the chief guest.
Mishra said Hindi is the official language of the nation and the language has united the people of India. Positive state of mind and dedication towards the language, which is called Rajbhasa, would bring top honour to the port as well as the State in future.
He praised the PPT Hindi Cell for making sincere efforts to implement Hindi in the port as well as in other offices. He congratulated the winners of the various competitions held on the occasion.
Ministry of Shipping Deputy Secretary Dinesh Kumar, who was the guest of honour, lauded the steps taken by the PPT towards better implementation of official language Hindi and gave all credit to PPT Chairman Mishra in this regard. He further said the PPT has proved its dedications towards Hindi by mobilising the Rajbhasa in other offices.
Paradip ladies’ Club President Binita Mishra and PPT Secretary SC Mohapatra were present on the dais. Children of different schools presented a colourful cultural programme. PPT Hindi Officer NK Pattanaik offered a vote of thanks.