Symposium on “Role of Mass Media in the Development of Hindi Language” Organized at GDC Reasi on Hindi DiwasReasi, September 11, 2026: On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, the Literary Club of Government Degree College (GDC) Reasi, in collaboration with the Jammu-Kashmir Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti, Jammu, organized an impressive seminar on the topic “Role of Mass Media in the Development of Hindi Language.” The programme was presided over by the Principal of the College, Prof. Mamta Gupta. Dr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Director of the Jammu-Kashmir Rashtra Bhasha Prachar Samiti, along with Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Prof. Anil Gupta, and Dr. Arvind Singh Aman, graced the occasion with their presence.The programme was conducted by Prof. Irfan Arif, HOD Urdu, while Prof. Pooja Dheman, HOD Hindi, formally welcomed all the distinguished guests.In her welcome address, Principal Prof. Mamta Gupta expressed her gratitude to the guests for visiting the college and making the occasion special for the students. She encouraged students not to develop any sense of inferiority while speaking Hindi and emphasized the importance of respecting and taking pride in the language.Students participated enthusiastically in the seminar and delivered thought-provoking speeches on the significance of Hindi and Hindi Diwas. The participants included Ritika Sharma, Bhavita Rajput, Sheetal Devi, Kajal Kumari, Kulsoom Akhtar, Meetu Devi, Madhu Sharma, Tania Devi, Rajni Devi, Radhika Sharma, Anshika, and Anshikha. In addition, Akshay Kumar presented a melodious song, adding a cultural touch to the programme.The performances of the participants were evaluated by a panel of judges comprising Prof. Satish, Dr. Surita Sharma, and Prof Vijay Kumar Sharma. Kajal Kumari secured the First Prize, Meetu Devi won the Second Prize, Bhavita Rajput secured the Third Prize, while Radhika Sharma was awarded the Fourth Prize for her impressive performance.Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma highlighted the significance of Hindi Diwas and emphasized that a good human being is the foundation of a good society. He urged the students to continuously move towards goodness, positivity, and responsible citizenship.Dr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma highlighted the close cultural and linguistic relationship between Hindi and Urdu. He stated that Hindi and Urdu are languages belonging to the same cultural heritage and encouraged students to respect and love all Indian languages. He also urged them to speak, read, write, and promote Hindi while carrying its message to wider sections of society through their voices and actions.A tree plantation drive was also organized during the programme. Dr. Bharat Bhushan Sharma, Prof. Vijay Kumar Sharma, Prof. Anil Gupta and other dignitaries participated in the plantation activity and conveyed the message of environmental protection.Students from NCC and NSS, along with students associated with Hindi, Urdu, Dogri, and English, actively participated in the programme. The event was successfully conducted with the valuable support of Prof. Kewal Krishan, HOD Mathematics; Physical Director Rakesh Kumar Minia; Dr. Deepu; Dr. Surita Sharma; Dr. Palwinder Kaur; Prof. Baldev Sharma, and several other faculty members and staff.At the conclusion of the programme, Dr. Surita Sharma proposed the vote of thanks and expressed gratitude to the distinguished guests, Principal, judges, students, faculty members, media representatives, and everyone associated with the successful organization of the event.The seminar concluded in an enthusiastic and dignified atmosphere. The programme not only strengthened students’ love, respect, and confidence towards Hindi but also highlighted the significant role of mass media in the continuous development, promotion, and wider dissemination of the Hindi language.
