Yachuli, Sep 23: Hindi Diwas Celebration (Shamaroh) as part of the Hindi Saptah Celebration was conducted by the Department of Hindi, Neelam Taram Govt College, Yachuli. The programme was attended by students, teaching faculty and non-teaching staff. The programme marked the observance of Hindi Saptah, highlighting the importance of promoting Hindi while respecting India’s rich linguistic diversity.
The programme included a speech by Dr Techi Upen Tara, Vice Principal cum Head of the Department of Hindi, NTGCY, addressing the historical development of Hindi and its constitutional significance. He mentioned that Hindi has played an important role in India’s social, cultural and political history. He also mentioned how during the freedom movement in India, it served as an important medium of communication and helped foster a sense of unity and national consciousness among people from different linguistic regions. Further, the contributions of eminent literary figures such as Bhartendu Harishchandra, Devkinandan Khatri and Munshi Premchand were highlighted for enriching Hindi literature and reflecting Indian society, culture, history and social realities through their writings. He also emphasised the flexibility and inclusive character of Hindi; in this context, he highlighted examples from Arunachal Pradesh, where initiatives such as community-based Gurukuls have encouraged the use of the Devanagari script for tribal languages and dialects. Such initiatives can facilitate literacy and wider communication while helping preserve the distinctive linguistic identity and cultural essence of tribal communities.The address further underlined the importance of providing a safe, secure and supportive environment for girl students, emphasising that education and linguistic development must go hand in hand with dignity, equality and security.
The Chief Guest for the programme, Dr Rejir Karlo, Principal, NTGCY, in his address, spoke about the origin and continuing presence of Hindi and highlighted the significance of the programme for all participants. Referring particularly to Arunachal Pradesh, he noted that Hindi has emerged as an important medium of communication, interaction and social unity among the state’s diverse communities. He declared that the programme therefore celebrated Hindi not merely as a language, but also as a bridge connecting people while respecting India’s multilingual and multicultural character.
The programme also included poetry recitations and presentations by students, who expressed the importance of Hindi through poems and songs. Their recitations highlighted the cultural richness of Hindi and its role in connecting people and the significance of preserving and promoting the language.

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