Shillong, Oct 11: The 11th National Official Language Conference was organised by NEIGRIHMS, Shillong, under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, from October 8 to 10.
The conference was held at Lecture Theatre-I in the Administrative Block of NEIGRIHMS.
Elangbam Robert Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, attended the inaugural session as chief guest. Prof Nalin Mehta, Director of NEIGRIHMS, welcomed the chief guest and participants from various states. Prof Mehta applauded the efforts of the organising team in promoting Rajbhasha Hindi in the Northeast.
Vinod Kumar, Joint Director (Official Language), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, outlined the background and objectives of the conference. Journals published by AIISH, Mysuru and CGHS, Ahmedabad were released during the inaugural session. Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Manika Agrawal, Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and in-charge of Official Language Section, NEIGRIHMS.
Academic sessions on the first day featured presentations by eminent speakers. Dr Brahm Dev Ram Tiwari, Chief Electoral Officer of Meghalaya, spoke on use of Hindi in the Northeast. Prof Partha Sarathi Pandey, Regional Director, Central Hindi Institute, Shillong, spoke on functional Hindi. Prof Animesh Mishra, Head of Cardiology, NEIGRIHMS, discussed role of Hindi in transition from developing to developed India.
On the second day, Vinod Kumar spoke on promotion of Hindi abroad. Prof Achintya Kumar Sharma, Chairperson for Official Language at IIM Shillong, discussed potential role of language in quantum healing. Prof Manika Agrawal delivered a presentation on relationship between music and health.
The day also featured distribution of certificates, valedictory session and cultural programmes. An educational excursion was held on October 10.
