Embassy of India celebrates Vishwa Hindi Diwas

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Jan. 12: Vishwa Hindi Diwas was held amid a programme at the Embassy of India to Nepal. 

Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament and President, Hindi Manch Nepal, Dr. Gopal Thakur, Chairman, Language Commission, Government of Nepal, Nisha Sharma, Chancellor, Nepal Music and Drama Pragyana Pratishthan, Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor (Political and PIC) of the Indian Embassy, Kathmandu and other distinguished guest graced the occasion.

During the programme, Gitanjali Brandon read out the message of the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion.

She emphasised that World Hindi Day serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity of Hindi speakers. 

She also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Hindi enthusiasts and scholars of Nepal whose contributions have played a pivotal role in strengthening the bond of friendship between Nepal and India through the promotion of the Hindi language.

 As a part of the programme, several schools in Kathmandu participated in Hindi poetry recitations and skits, where students presented powerful poems on a range of thought-provoking themes. 

The artist from Nepal Pragya Pratisthaan also participated in the event. India-Nepal Maitri Kavi Sammelan was also held on the occasion, where distinguished poets recited Hindi poetry, captivating and mesmerising the audience.

Vishwa Hindi Diwas has its underpinnings in the first World Hindi Conference that was organised on 10 January 1975 in Nagpur, India. Therefore, Vishwa Hindi Diwas is globally celebrated every year on 10 January.