NATIONAL LEVEL HINDI SEMINAR – ‘Growing Phase of HINDI’

On the occasion of 75th platinum jubilee of St.Philomena’s  college ( Autonomous), Mysore and  “Azadi ke Amruth Mahotsav” celebration, the department of Hindi of St. Philomena’s college Mysore, along with central Instititue of Hindi, Agra, Delhi Sahitya Sammelan, Delhi and Central Institute of Indian languages, Mysore Organize ‘A National level Hindi Seminar’ on 22nd and 23rd july 2022.

The central theme of the programme was “Hindi Ke Badte Charan”-Growing phase of Hindi and the sub themes were “Rashtriya Ekta Mein Hindi Ki Bhumika”-Role of Hindi language in Natinal Integration; Bharathiya bhashaye avur nayi shikshan niti -Hindi – Indian Languages and national education policy, Dakshina Bharatiya Sanskriti aur Hindi – South Indian culture and Hindi Language ; and many more.

Inagural session 9.00 A.M to 10.30 A.M

The seminar began on Friday 22nd July 2022, with inagural ceremony at 9.00 A.M to 10.30 A.M by the chief guest Sri Anil Joshi, the Vice President of Educational Board, Government of India. The stage was graced by Rev. Fr. Dr. Bernad Prakash Barnis, Rector of St. Philomena’s college, Rev. Fr. Maria Xavier, Vice Rector, Rev. Fr. John Paul, campus administrater, Rev. Fr. Christopher S J, assistant Rector and was presided by Dr. J D Saldanha, Principal of St. Philomena’s college and Smt. Indira Mohan, president of Delhi Hindi Sahithya Sammelan and In the special presence of Mr. Ronald Prakash Cutina, IQAC co-ordinator, St. Philomena’s college and Dr. Poornima Umesh, Head of the department of Hindi.The special guest for the session was Prof. Shailendra Mohan, Director of central institure of Indian Languages, Govt of India and the key speaker was Dr. Veena Gautam, Retired Prof. Satyavati college, Delhi University. The Chief Guest addressed the gathering by appreciating students for willingly participating Hindi programme. He expressed his immense joy of visiting our college and stressed out the point that this program is a medium to spread the importance and development of Hindi language. Unity in diversity is our treasure that we should enhance it with pleasure.

First Session 11.00 A.M  to 12.30 P.M

Topic “Hindi Language in National Integration

The First session was graced by Dr. Sudha Sharma, ‘Pushp’ famous Poetess and Educationalist, Special Guest Dr. S A Manjunath, Head of the Department, Hindi, Pompei College, Mangalore, Gracious presence of Prof. Satish Kumar Pandey,Dakshin Bharath Hindi Prachar Sabha, Mysore, Key Speaker,  Prof Rachana Bimal, Professor, Department of Hindi, Satyavati College, D U with Moderator,  Dr.Poornima Umesh, HOD, Hindi, St.Philomena’s College (Autonomous).

Dr. Satish Kumar pandey said that He is a professor of Hindi and instructs us to study Hindi deeply through writing and reading so that it will help us to gain knowledge through language better. Practically we learn Hindi but we have to practice it in the ways if listening, using and following it in all aspects.

 Second session 1.30 P.M to 3.00 P.M

  The second session began at 1.30 P.M until 3.00 P.M on the Topic “South Indian Culture and Hindi Language. The chief guest for the session was Dr. Vinay Kumar Yadav, HOD Hindi, Bishop Cotton women’s Christian college,  Bangalore,  presided by Prof. Pratibha Mudaliya retired Prof. And head of the Hindi department, University of Mysore. Special guest, Dr. Urmila Porwal, HOD, Hindi, Sheshadripuram College, Bangalore, Key note speaker Prof. Namdev Gouda, Prof.& Head of the Department, Hindi, State Akkamahadevi Women University, Vijayapur  with moderators Ms Madhumitha & Ms. Anchitha Das, second and final year degree students,  St.Philomena’s College (Autonomous), Mysore   

Chief guest addressed the gathering that Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha is an organisation whose main goal is to improve Hindi literacy among the non-Hindi speaking people’s of South India. The headquarters are located at Thanikachalam Road, T. Nagar, and Chennai. The organisation was established by Mahatma Gandhi, who became the founder president of the Sabha, who held the position till his death. The sabha was inaugurated by Annie Besant on 17 June 1918. In 1964, the institution was recognised by the Indian Government as one of the important Institutes of Nation. The Hindi movement in South India started in the year 1918 by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi saw the need to unite the northern and southern states of the country in the greatest interest of integration of the nation, as Hindi was spoken by the largest section of the people of India.

Third session 3.00 P.M to 4.30 P.M

The Role of Hindi Language in national Integration was topic for the third session which was held from 3.00 to 4.30 P.M

The session was presided by Sri Sunil Kumar Vij, Retired Vice President of Delhi University, Prof. Basavaraj K Baraker head of the department of Hindi Maharaja’s college, Mysore, was the chief guest for this session and the special guest was Dr. Rekha Agarwal, department of Hindi, University of Mysore, Prof. Ravi Kumar Madhup, head of the department of Hindi, Sri Ram college of Commerce, Delhi was the key speaker.

The chief guest enlightened us with his words rich in knowledge. Eighth Schedule of the Indian constitution recognized the 22 languages as the official language of India. Hindi, most number of people speaking language of India, gained the special status through the article 394 of the Indian constitution. But Hindi is not the National language of India. Since independence, there was a conflict in recognizing Hindi as the National Language. Till now, we did not have any language as the National language instead we have 22 official languages including English. India as a picture of “Unity in Diversity” can be best seen in her rich diversified culture and heritage. This rich and diversified culture is due to the large number of languages and dialects. According to census, more than 30 languages and more than thousand dialects are spoken by Indians. While recognizing the Hindi or any other language as the National Language, it promotes the growth of one. At the same time, it will lead to death of other languages. Language is not only for communication, it is a tool to understand the history and culture.

Fourth Session 5.00 P.M to 6.30 P.M

The fourth session was on the Topic “Indian Language in National Educational Policy.” It was commenced at 5.00 P.M went upto 6.30 P.M

The chief guest for this session was Smt. Sarita Gupta, the famous Poetess and educationalist. The stage was graced by Prof Vinita kumara, dept of Hindi, shraddhanand college, dehi university, Acharya Anamol, prabandh mantra, Delhi Hindi Sahitya Sansthan, Delhi.

The Chief Guest enlightened with The draft National Education Policy, which initially proposed introducing three languages including Hindi into the national curriculum, sparked outrage in the southern states. And while the centre quickly retreated to diffuse the situation, for many South Indians, the episode further fuelled the perception that Hindi was being imposed on the South. A contributing factor to this perception of Hindi imposition could be the steady spread of Hindi across India and including the South. The data though paints a more nuanced picture: Hindi is entering the South through migration but is far from affecting South Indian languages.

Cultural Programme:

Cultural programme begun at 6.45 PM more than 6 groups participated and enriched our south indian culture like kodava dance and kerala dance.

A kavya gosti was organized and Mrs. Neha Sharma, Director, Sahitya Arpan, Dubai was invited as chief guest for this occasion. She was accompanied by Mr. sudhir sharma ji, famous poet, Mrs Saritha gupta ji, Prof Lata chouhan ji and others

More than 350 members participated in this seminar and paper presentations were also held simultaneously.

Saturday 23rd July 2022                  

 Valedictory session 9.00 A.M to 11.30 A.M

The second day of the National Level Seminar on Saturday 23rd July 2022 began with session at 9.00 A.M to 11.30 A.M. Prof. Beena Sharma, director of Central Hindi directorate, Govt of India was the chief guest for this session. This session was presided by Dr. Seema Agarwal,  Gynacologist, Delhi, Smt. Indira Mohan, President of Delhi Hindi Sahitya Sammelan and Dr. Ravi J D Sahadanha, Principal of St. Philomena’s college, and the special guest was Ms. Suramya Sharma, writer and Economist. The session began by lighting of the lamp followed by the concluding speech by Bina Sharma who expressed immense joy for the wonderful program and encouraged us to be ever ready to learn and teach the local language and our own culture and tradition. Dr. Poornima Umesh, head of Hindi department of St. Philomena’s College, Mysore, concluded the program by rendering her heart felt gratitude through proposing vote of thanks and with the National Anthem.