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Hans Raj Mahila
Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar organized a special lecture and various activities to
commemorate the Hindi Diwas. Prof. Dr. (Mrs.) Pankaj Mala Sharma, Retired Professor
and Ex-Chairperson Music Department and Ex Dean Faculty of Fine Arts, Panjab
University, Chandigarh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest . Principal Dr.
(Mrs.) Ekta Khosla warmly welcomed the distinguished guests and highlighted the
significance of the Hindi language and encouraged the students to contribute
actively to the promotion and dissemination of the Hindi Language. Further,
Principal Dr. Khosla remarked that Hindi is a language of emotions and
emphasized the need to develop and strengthen Hindi in the field of technology
as well. Moreover, Principal Dr. Khosla encouraged the students to communicate
more frequently in Hindi and also contribute to its wider use and promotion.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Pankaj Mala Sharma, shed light on the importance of Hindi
and emphasized that we should respect our mother tongue and must promote Hindi
at the Global level. She observed that Hindi is a language that embraces and
accommodates the diversity of languages in society with ease. It provides a
natural medium for expressing feelings of love, cooperation, and harmony. She
stressed that remaining conscious of and committed to our language and culture
is a collective responsibility. She encouraged the students to pledge to use
Hindi more extensively and contribute to its promotion and propagation. As part
of the programme, a signature campaign was conducted to raise awareness about
the Hindi language. A Hindi awareness rally was also organized, in which
students participated enthusiastically and conveyed the message of respecting
and promoting Hindi. A Nukkad Natak, written and directed by Dr. Jyoti Gogia,
was also staged on the occasion. Through the play, the importance of Hindi and
the need for its wider use were conveyed in an effective and engaging manner.
Various competitions, including poetry, essay writing, and poster-making, were
organized for the students to mark the Hindi Diwas. The students participated
enthusiastically and showcased their creative talents. The winners and
outstanding performers were felicitated with prizes. On the occasion, the Hindi
Department’s e-magazine, Sahitya Avalokan, was also released. The entire
programme was organized under the supervision of Dr. Jyoti Gogia and Dr. Meenu
Talwar. On this eve, faculty members from the department of Hindi viz. Dr.
Pawan Kumari, and Dr. Deepti Dhir were also present. The programme conveyed a
significant message to the students, inspiring them to develop a sense of
respect, pride, and responsibility towards the Hindi language.
