IIT Bhubaneswar Concludes Hindi Pakhwada 2026 with Award Ceremony; 67 Participants Honoured
Bhubaneswar, November 1, 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar concluded its Hindi Pakhwada–2026 with a valedictory programme and prize distribution ceremony on October 30, 2026. The event was organised by the Institute’s Official Language Unit at the Senate Hall in the Administrative Building.
The ceremony was presided over by Prof. Sripada Karmalkar, Director of IIT Bhubaneswar, while Bamdev Acharya, Registrar of the Institute, attended as a special guest.
As part of the fortnight-long initiative, the Official Language Unit organised six competitions for Hindi-speaking and non-Hindi-speaking groups to encourage wider use of Hindi and promote its role as the official language. Four additional competitions were conducted exclusively for students of the Institute.
The programme also extended its reach to school-level students, with a Hindi essay-writing competition organised for students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Bhubaneswar. The initiative aimed to encourage interest in Hindi and provide young participants with an opportunity for creative expression.
During the concluding ceremony, 67 participants who had demonstrated outstanding performance in various competitions held under Hindi Pakhwada–2026 received awards and recognition.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dr. Abhijit Kumar, Faculty-in-Charge of the Official Language Unit. Coordination responsibilities were handled by Hemant Kumar Yadav, Hindi Translator at the Institute.
Hindi Pakhwada–2026 formed part of IIT Bhubaneswar’s efforts to increase awareness of Hindi, encourage creative expression in the language and strengthen the implementation of official language practices within the institution.
The event concluded in an enthusiastic and encouraging atmosphere, recognising the participants’ contributions and reinforcing the importance of promoting Hindi across the academic community.
By Antara Tripathy
IBG NEWS
