Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 06: The valedictory function of Hindi Fortnight was held today at Doordarshan Kendra, Sri Vijaya Puram. Ms. Anasthesia, Hindi Officer (Retd.), Andaman and Nicobar Administration graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Mrs. Meena Prakash, Assistant Director (Prog.)-cum-Head of Programme, Akashvani and Doordarshan Kendra chaired the function, whereas Mrs. T.A. Tamil Selvi, Assistant Director (Engg.)-cum-Head of Office presided the function amidst a large gathering. At the very outset Mr. Deepak Chandra Tewari, Assistant Director, Official Language welcomed the Chief guest and other dignitaries. Speaking of the occasion he emphasized the need to simplify the usage of Hindi in its usage in day to day activities as far as file moments are concerned. Speaking on the occasion AD (Ol) further highlighted the Constitutional provisions regarding Official Language Act, Official Language Rules and ensuring strict compliance of various sections of O.L Act 1963 (as amended in 1967) as contained in the rule book. Addressing the gathering Ms. Anasthesia, Hindi Officer (Retd.), Andaman and Nicobar Administration highlighted the role of Hindi Poets and freedom fighters who adopted Hindi as a link language to strengthen the freedom movement countrywide. She termed Hindi as a vox populi and a real link language of these Islands. Speaking on the occasion Mrs. T.A. Tamil Selvi, Assistant Director (Engg.)-cum-Head of Office called upon all the staff not to restrict the usage of Hindi to a “week, fortnight or for a month rather it should be used throughout the year. Mrs. Meena Prakash, Assistant Director(Programme) highlighted the role of Doordarshan in propagating Hindi amongst masses. At the end Ms. Anasthesia, the Chief Guest distributed the certificates and cash rewards to all the winners of the competitions and congratulated all the winners of the competitions for their active participation in the competitions.
The valedictory function concluded with vote of thanks delivered by Mr. B.Asok kumar Assistant Engineer-cum-Drawing and Disbursing Officer, who in his brief note summarized each and every participants performances and also congratulated all winners for winning prizes and their active participation in the programme. He also expressed his gratitude towards the Chief Guest for sparing time and sharing his valuable thoughts amongst staff of Doordarshan Kendra, Sri Vijaya Puram.
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