Kurabad: Hindi Week was inaugurated with great enthusiasm and fervour at Rajasthan Vidyapeeth College, Kurabad, on the occasion of Hindi Day. The programme highlighted the importance of the Hindi language, its rich cultural heritage, and the need to promote its wider use in daily life.

Programme Officer and Hindi lecturer Dr. Nirmala Salvi informed that the event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp before Goddess Saraswati by the dignitaries. College Principal Dr. M. L. Janwa presided over the programme, while College Administrator Dr. Vrittika Gurjar attended as the chief guest and Arpit Singh was present as the special guest.

Addressing the gathering, chief guest Dr. Vrittika Gurjar spoke about the historical significance of Hindi Day. She noted that on September 14, 1949, the Constituent Assembly adopted Hindi written in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union of India.

She said Hindi Day is not merely an annual celebration, but an opportunity to reconnect with India’s cultural roots, understand the language’s rich legacy, and express respect and affection for Hindi. She called upon students to play an active role in the preservation, promotion and wider use of the language.

In his presidential address, Dr. M. L. Janwa said students should make Hindi a part of their everyday communication and usage. Emphasising the need for greater use of Hindi in daily activities, he said that respect for the language and its regular use would further strengthen its place in society.

As part of the programme, a handwriting competition was organised in which students participated enthusiastically. Sharda Suthar secured first place, Munna Kunwar stood second, and Meena Kunwar won third place. The outstanding performances of the winners were appreciated.

At the conclusion of the programme, Dr. Kunal Ameta proposed the vote of thanks and expressed gratitude to the guests, students and all those present.

The inauguration of Hindi Week created an atmosphere of awareness, respect and pride for the Hindi language across the college campus.