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Rajiv Gandhi University Celebrates Hindi Pakhwada 2026

Rajiv Gandhi University concluded its Hindi Pakhwada 2026 today with a grand closing ceremony organised by the Hindi Cell, Rajiv Gandhi University. The Pakhwada commenced on 14 September 2026 with the theme “Hindi Bhasha aur Rozgar”.

Keeping the theme in focus, the Hindi Cell organised a series of literary, academic & skill-oriented activities for students and employees of the University. These included a Noting & Drafting Competition for officials and employees of different categories, Hindi typing training and other literary & language-based activities.

For the first time, the Hindi Cell also organised a Radio Talk Competition for students. As part of the initiative, participating students were trained in radio presentation & communication skills and were oriented towards opportunities with All India Radio. The best performances are proposed to be connected with All India Radio, Itanagar, providing students with an opportunity to further develop their skills in broadcasting.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Gumpi Nguso, Hindi Officer, Rajiv Gandhi University, highlighted the relevance of the theme “Hindi Bhasha aur Rozgar.” She stated that Hindi should be connected with employment and professional opportunities so that the younger generation can use their language skills to access greater opportunities.

The closing ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shivraj, who delivered the closing remarks. Dr. Rajiv Kumar Nayak, representative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI was also present at the programme. The ceremony was attended by university faculty members, administrative staff, students & members of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), representing various Central Government offices in the Itanagar  (ICR). Their participation added to the significance of the occasion and reflected the collective efforts towards promoting the use of Hindi in official communication.

The closing ceremony was followed by “Sham-e-Ghazal,” a special cultural programme organised by the Hindi Cell in collaboration with the Dept of Music, RGU.The programme featured ghazal performances and witnessed the special presence of Smt. Rerik Karlo Digbak, Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardee, as the special guest.

The Hindi Pakhwada 2026 reflected the Hindi Cell’s efforts to promote Hindi not only as a language of literature and official communication but also as a means of skill development, creativity & employment opportunities for students and the wider university community.