Shillong, Sep 13: Hindi Diwas 2026 was organised by Shiksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas, Meghalaya Prant, under the aegis of Bharatiya Bhasha Manch, in association with the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM).
The celebration was organised with the theme ‘Celebrating Hindi, Indian Languages and Cultural Heritage’, highlighting the significance of Hindi as well as the rich multilingual and cultural heritage of India. The programme brought together distinguished academics, educators, faculty members and students for deliberations on the role of Indian languages in contemporary education and society.
The programme commenced with the inaugural address by USTM Vice-Chancellor Prof GD Sharma. Other speakers included IGNOU New Delhi Pro VC Prof Kiran Hazarika, Associate Prof and Head of the Department of Hindi at Cotton University Kusum Kunja Malakar. The latter delivered the keynote address on ‘Significance of Hindi Diwas and the Role of Hindi in Contemporary Education and Society’. She elaborated on the evolving role of Hindi in education and communication while emphasising the need to respect, preserve and promote the diverse languages of India.
Alok Singh, Assistant Prof in the Department of Hindi at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), delivered a special address on ‘Hindi, Indian Languages, and the Cultural Dimensions of Education’. He highlighted the deep relationship between language, culture, knowledge, and education, with particular relevance to India’s diverse social and cultural landscape.
