Keeping in view the guidelines issued by the Central Government from time to time on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the context of COVID-19, Hindi Pakhwada was celebrated at NESAC from 14 September to 29 September 2021 with a limited programs. The Fortnight was inaugurated on 14th September by Dr. K. K. Sarma, Director In-Charge, NESAC followed by administering of pledge to all the employees. Message from Hon’ble Home Minister on the occasion of Hindi Diwas was read out to all.
A number of competitions such as creative writing, Hindi poetry recitation, Hindi story reading, extempore speech, Dictation and calligraphy competition were organized. Throughout the fortnight, key hymns in Hindi language were displayed.
Hindi Workshop was organized on 24.09.2021 for all permanent employees by Dr. Sharmila Tai, Hindi Pradhyapak from Central Hindi Training Institute, Guwahati on the topic – “Hindi Grammar and Noting – Draft Writing”.
The closing ceremony was organized on 29 the Sept, 2021 following the COVID guidelines. Dr. S.P. Aggarwal, Director, NESAC chaired the closing ceremony and congratulated everyone for the successful Completion of Hindi Pakhwada. He also handed over prize money and certificates to the winners of various competitions. The program ended with vote of thanks offered by Shri Avneesh Shukla, Senior Administrative Officer and Member-Secretary, Official Language Implementation Committee of the Centre.