ITANAGAR, 25 Sep: The Hindi department of Dera Natung Government College (DNGC) here organised the valedictory function of the Hindia Pakhwada on Friday.
The programme was organised under the guidance and coordination of convener Yanam Gapak and co-convener Nyari Tawe, with active support of the college's Hindi department.
The programme was attended by faculty members from various departments, students from different semesters, and distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, Tawe highlighted the significance of Hindi Pakhwada in promoting awareness and appreciation of the Hindi language.
The invited subject expert, SCERT Assistant Director Samar B Singh, delivered a special address on the topic 'Takniki yug mein Hindi ki badti sambhavnaye', and highlighted "the increasing relevance and possibilities of Hindi" in the digital and technological age. He also dwelt on the emerging opportunities for the younger generation through the use and promotion of Hindi on various technological platforms.
DNGC Hindi HoD Dr Tumbom Riba Jomoh Lilly highlighted the importance of the Hindi language as a unifying force of the nation. She emphasised that Hindi plays an important role in connecting people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
At the same time, she stressed the importance of preserving one's mother tongue and local dialects. She encouraged everyone to learn, speak, cherish, and preserve their mother tongues and dialects, emphasising that they are an integral part of one's identity, culture, and life. She encouraged the audience to develop equal respect and pride for Hindi as well as their own linguistic heritage.
As part of the Hindi Pakhwada celebrations, an exhibition of books by various local writers of Arunachal Pradesh was also organised. The exhibition showcased a diverse collection of literary works by Arunachali writers and provided students, faculty members, and visitors with an opportunity to explore and appreciate the rich literary, cultural, and linguistic heritage of the state. The initiative encouraged reading habit among students and highlighted the valuable contribution of local writers to the literary landscape of Arunachal.
The programme also featured a variety of cultural and dance performances by students from different semesters. A special cultural performance by the faculty members of the Hindi department was also presented.
The winners of various competitions organised during Hindi Pakhwada were felicitated with prizes and mementoes. These included the poetry recitation competition, self-composed poetry recitation competition, and inter-semester dance competition.
The poetry recitation competition organised for faculty members from non-Hindi departments also witnessed enthusiastic participation.
The programme also included felicitation of former students of the college who secured positions among the top 10 in the Rajiv Gandhi University entrance examination, conducted under CUET in June 2026. The felicitation served as an encouragement and recognition of their academic achievements.
The active participation of students and faculty members from different departments and semesters contributed significantly to the success of the programme. The programme created a positive atmosphere of appreciation for the Hindi language and also conveyed the importance of respecting linguistic diversity and cultural heritage.
