KATRA Oct 5: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) held the closing ceremony and prize distribution function of Hindi Pakhwada 2026, marking the end of a fortnight of activities to promote the use of Hindi in academic and official work.
Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, SMVDU, was the Chief Guest. Prof. Amitabh V. Dwivedi, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, and President, Hindi Prakoshth, was the Guest of Honour.
In his address, Prof. Dwivedi spoke about the importance of Hindi as a medium of expression, learning and public engagement, and encouraged students and staff to use the language in everyday academic and administrative work.
Prof. Pragati Kumar congratulated the winners and participants and appreciated the efforts of the organisers. He felicitated the winners in various categories of events and called on the university community to continue promoting Hindi beyond the Pakhwada.
During the Pakhwada, the Hindi Prakoshth organised various competitions such as essay writing, poetry recitation, debate, quiz, slogan writing, and others for students, both in junior and senior categories.
The programme was organised by Dr. Anurag Kumar, Nodal Officer, Hindi Prakoshth, and Aakash Chaurasia, Student Secretary, Hindi Prakoshth, along with his team. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks followed by refreshment.