The Central University of Odisha (CUO) celebrated the World Hindi Day at its campus in the presence of the students, research scholars, administrative and academic staff today.
Prof I Ramabrahmam, Vice-Chancellor of the university conveyed his best wishes on the occasion. He mentioned about the importance of the Hindi language in the national and international arena. He congratulated the university community for organising a successful programme.
A special lecture on the topic “Rastriya aur Antarrastriya Paripreksh mein Hindi ka Mahatwa” was held to mark the day.
Prof Alok Pandey, University of Hyderabad, was the chief guest, while CUO Registrar Prof Asit Kumar Das presided.
Sanjeet Kumar Das, HoD of Hindi department gave the inaugural address and Dr Soumya Ranjan Dash gave vote of thanks. Along with students, faculty and staff, Dr Alok Baral, HoD, Odia Language and literature and Dr Phagunath Bhoi, Public Relations Officer, were present.