IIT Guwahati celebrates Hindi fortnight with cultural unity

Guwahati: The IIT Guwahati celebrated its annual Hindi fortnight with an array of events aimed at fostering cultural unity within the institute.

The event brought together the students, faculty, staff and members of IIT Guwahati, highlighting the premier institute’s dedication to promoting the Hindi language and literature.

During the Hindi Fortnight 2024, IIT Guwahati organised a variety of competitions to encourage engagement with the Hindi language across different groups in the institute.

Events included a Hindi poetry recitation competition and Hindi noting and official letter-writing competition for the staff, as well as Hindi poetry and short story writing competitions for the students.

A special poetry recitation competition was also held for children residing on the campus, adding a family-friendly dimension to the celebrations.

A highlight of the fortnight was a collaborative Kavi Sammelan, organised jointly by the Literary Society and the Rajbhasha Prakoshth of IIT Guwahati.

Faculty, staff and the students came together to present their self-written Hindi poems, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated the richness of Hindi literature and creativity.

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The grand finale ‘Hindi Pakhwada Samapan Samaroh 2024’ witnessed enthusiastic participation from the entire IIT Guwahati community.

The event was graced by Director of IIT Guwahati Prof Devendra Jalihal, Dean of Administration Prof Sukumar Nandi and senior officers and faculty members of the institute.

Head of the Department of Hindi at Gauhati University Rita Moni Baishya honoured the occasion as the chief guest.

The event featured cultural performances by both staff and the students, including a chorus and a short play by the staff, and a special performance by members of the Literary Society.

Prof Jalihal along with Baishya addressed the gathering, sharing insights on the importance of Hindi as a unifying language within academia and beyond.

Reflecting on the success of the event, Prof Jalihal said,“Hindi Fortnight is not just a celebration of language but of unity and cultural pride. We are proud to see such spirited participation from all members of the IIT Guwahati fraternity.”

This annual event not only reinforces IIT Guwahati’s commitment to promoting linguistic diversity but also strengthens community bonds, fostering an appreciation for India’s cultural and linguistic heritage.