J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages Celebrates Hindi Diwas at Abhinav Theatre

Jammu, September 14:The J&K Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) organized a vibrant celebration of Hindi Diwas on 14th September 2024 at Abhinav Theatre, Canal Road, Jammu. The full-day event, dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Hindi language, featured engaging activities including debates and poetry recitations, with enthusiastic participation from students across the region.

Ms. Harvinder Kour, Secretary, JKAACL, welcomed the guests and, in her address, emphasized the Academy’s ongoing efforts to promote the Hindi language and encourage youth involvement in cultural activities.

Shri Atal Dulloo, IAS, Chief Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his speech, he underlined the significance of Hindi as a unifying language and a symbol of India’s cultural heritage. He highlighted the importance of the younger generation maintaining a strong connection to their linguistic roots, stating, “Hindi is more than just a language; it is the essence of our rich cultural identity and plays a vital role in strengthening national unity.”

The Guest of Honour, Shri Suresh Kumar Gupta, IFS, Principal Secretary, Department of Culture, J&K, appreciated the efforts of JKAACL in organizing the event and encouraged students to explore the richness of Hindi literature. “Programs like these cultivate a love for the language and foster future poets, writers, and scholars,” he remarked. Smt. Deepika Sharma, Secretary, Department of Culture, was also present on the occasion, adding to the significance of the event.

Academic excellence in Hindi was celebrated with honors bestowed on student achievers. Ms. Sonali Thakur, Gold Medalist in M.A. Hindi (Session 2022-24) from Jammu University, Ms. Tanu Choudhary, a graduate of Govt College for Women, Gandhi Nagar, and Ms. Kashish Kaila, who achieved a perfect score in Hindi in her 12th class exams, were recognized by Chief Guest Shri Atal Dulloo for their outstanding achievements in the subject.

Prominent scholars, Prof. Ashok Kumar, Dr. Parshottam Kumar (Associate Professor, Hindi Department), and Dr. Bhagwati Devi (Assistant Professor, Hindi Department), presented insightful papers on the importance and globalization of Hindi.

Around 30 students from various schools and colleges participated in the poetry and debate competitions. The event’s standout performers were awarded certificates and prizes in recognition of their excellence. The judging panel, comprising Smt. Khema Koul, Shri Sham Bihari Juneja, and Smt. Suman Sharma, commended the participants for their impressive performances.

Shri Suresh Kumar Gupta distributed certificates to the winners, congratulating them on their achievements. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to promoting Hindi and other regional languages as part of JKAACL’s cultural mission.