A three-Day National Seminar on “Hindi in Northeast India” was organised by Nagaland University’s Dept of Hindi during February 10-12 2025. The inaugural cereomony was held on February 10, with Prof. Bharti Gore as the Chief Guest, Prof. Jano S. Legise from the Faculty of Humanities and Education, Nagaland University, and Prof. Sunil Baburao Kulkarni, Director of the Central Hindi Directorate, as the Guests of Honour. The Chief Patron, Prof. G.T. Thong, Vice-Chancellor of Nagaland University, Kohima Campus, was also present.
Chaired by Dr. Anuj Kumar, Asst. Professor, Dept of Hind, the welcome address was delivered by Dr. Munni Choudhary, Head, Dept of Hindi, Nagaland University. Dr. Choudhary highlighted the objectives of the seminar, the current status of Hindi in Northeast India, the challenges it faces, and its potential. He emphasized that this seminar would play a crucial role in the promotion and development of the Hindi language. Prof. Bharti Gore emphasized the significance of the Hindi language, stating that Hindi is not just a language but a powerful medium that connects different cultures and enhances communication. She stressed that Hindi plays a key role in unifying diverse cultures. The Prof. Sunil Baburao Kulkarni, Director, Central Hindi Directorate, in an online speech emphasized the need for further efforts in the fields of education, literature, and culture for the growth of the Hindi language.
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He also suggested ways to inspire the younger generation toward Hindi and make it a language of employment opportunities. He highlighted the importance of Hindi in Northeast India and stressed the need for concrete steps for its promotion. Dr. Thunbui, Asst. Professor, Central Hindi Institute, Dimapur delivered the vote of thanks.
The technical session on February 10 focused on “Hindi Language and Literature in Northeast India”, while the session on 11th February was on “Hindi Literature and Discursive Literature in Northeast India.” On February 13, the focus was on “Translation Literature in Northeast India and the State of Hindi Research in the Region.”
The national seminar came to an end with the closing ceremony, chaired by Dr. Brijesh Kumar, Asst. Professor, Dept of Hindi, Nagaland University. Research scholar Chitra Sah summarised the seminar’s discussions, meticulously highlighting key points and deliberations, along with strategies for the future development of Hindi in Northeast India. In the closing address, Dr. Munni Chaudhary, Head, Dept of Hindi expressed gratitude to the participants, envisioned a bright future for Hindi in Nagaland and shared his personal experiences from the seminar.
