Sri Vijaya Puram, October 28: A one-day state-level seminar on the topic “Nagari Lipi in a Global Perspective” was organised at Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Sri Vijaya Puram, today, under the joint aegis of the Nagari Lipi Parishad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands Unit, and the Post-Graduate Department of Hindi of the Mahavidyalaya. The programme began with the singing of the Saraswati Vandana by J. Isha, a student of the Hindi Department, and the lighting of the lamp by the guests. The Principal of the Mahavidyalaya, Dr. Pearl Devdas, and Senior Professor Dr. Ram Gopal Singh were felicitated by Dr. Sainbagoldar and senior teachers. Dr. Leelamani delivered the welcome address. At the seminar, all the guests also released the book ‘Hindi Kahani tatha Kathetar Gadya Vidhayen’ (Hindi Short Story and Non-Fiction Prose Genres), edited by Dr. Ramesh Kumar and Dr. Ratna Kushwaha.
In her address, the Principal of the Mahavidyalaya, Dr. Pearl Devdas, extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Hindi Department for the seminar. She also encouraged the continued use of the Hindi language and the Devanagari script.
In the technical session of the seminar, the Head of the Hindi Department, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, discussed the history of the Devanagari script in detail in his keynote address. Along with this, research papers were also presented by Dr. Neha, Dr. Deepali and students. Senior Professor of the Geography Department, Dr. Ram Gopal Singh Baghel, delivered the presidential address on the relevance of the scientific nature of the Devanagari script. The seminar discussed the detailed history of the Nagari script, the deep relationship between Hindi and the Nagari script, and the scientific nature and relevance of the script in modern times.
The programme was ably conducted and co-convened by Dr. Deeksha Gupta, Assistant Professor, Hindi Department. At the end of the programme, the vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Patrick Ekka, a teacher of the Hindi Department.
