CSIR-NML Jamshedpur marks Hindi Week with poetry, cultural programs

Jamshedpur, Sept 8: The CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML) observed “Hindi Week Celebration 2025” from September 1 to 8 with great enthusiasm. The week-long event featured a variety of programs and competitions, highlighting the importance of Hindi as a medium of cultural expression, communication, and unity.

A special Kavi Sammelan (poets’ gathering) was organized in the historic NML auditorium as part of the celebration. Addressing the audience, Laboratory Director Dr. Sandip Ghosh Chowdhury described the event as not only a dialogue between poets and listeners but also a festival of cultural heritage. “Poetry is an essential expression of the human soul. When words are connected with emotions, they go beyond language to reflect the life of the people. Poetry captures public pain, hope, joy, and sensitivity—it is the most direct and powerful medium of expression,” he said.

Dr. Chowdhury emphasized that poetry has always played an important role in connecting people and reminding society that suffering is not individual but collective. “It is through poetry that shared human experiences come alive,” he added.

The Controller of Administration, Jaishankar Sharan, underlined the social power of poetry in his speech. He said, “Strong poems awaken society and inspire people to stand against injustice. While songs and love poetry bring out life’s sweetness, satire helps us recognize contradictions in society and understand deeper truths through humor. Ghazals and songs reach the soul, offering peace, comfort, and contemplation.”

The concluding ceremony of Hindi Week was held on September 8 under the chairmanship of Dr. Shailendra Kumar Jha, Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-NML. Dr. Jha highlighted the cultural importance of Hindi and urged employees to increase its use in daily official work. “Hindi is not only a medium of communication but also a symbol of our nation’s unity and cultural heritage,” he said.

On this occasion, Senior Hindi Officer (Selection Grade) Dr. Purushottam Kumar explained the Government of India’s Official Language Policy. He also spoke about the constitutional provisions related to Hindi as an official language. Dr. Kumar reminded the gathering that the event was more than a literary program—it was a celebration of cultural consciousness in Jharkhand. “Poetry is not just a play of words; it is the heartbeat of life,” he remarked.

As part of Hindi Week, various competitions including essay writing and dictation were organized for employees and researchers. The winners were awarded cash prizes and certificates at the closing ceremony.

Results of Competitions

In the Hindi Essay Competition for Hindi-speaking participants held on September 1, the first prize went to Shri Arindam Sen (A.A.C.), while Ms. Rukhsana Parveen (M.E.R.) and Ms. Shruti Priya (St. P.) secured second and third prizes. Shri Subrata Shekhar (M.E.R.) received a consolation award.

For non-Hindi speaking participants, Shri Somnath Das (A.M.C.) won the first prize, followed by Ms. Suchitra Bhatt (Finance & Accounts) in second place and Shri Nitish Kumar Bhakat (M.T.E.) in third. Shri C.R. Chakravarti (Engineering) was awarded consolation.

The Hindi Dictation Competition held on September 2 also saw enthusiastic participation. Among Hindi-speaking employees, Mr. Raju Kumar (Estt. III) won first prize, Ms. Shruti Priya (Estt. I) stood second, and Mr. Anish Hansda (M.E.R.) secured third place, while Ms. Twinkle Kumari (R.P.B.D.) received a consolation prize.

For non-Hindi speaking employees, Mr. Somnath Das (A.M.C.) again bagged first prize, followed by Ms. Shrida P. (R.P.B.D.) and Mr. Nitish Kumar Bhakat (M.T.E.), who stood second and third respectively. Ms. Minati Kumari Sahu (M.T.E.) was given a consolation award.

Special Awards

Special appreciation letters and cash prizes were also presented to employees who contributed the most towards Hindi usage in official work during 2024–25. The awardees included:

• Dr. Anjani Kumar Sahu (RPBD)

• Mr. C.R. Chakravarti (Engineering)

• Mr. Parmarth Suman (Estt. II)

• Dr. Rachit Ghosh (Engineering)

• Mr. Jitendra Choudhary (Controller of Administration Secretariat)

• Mr. Rohit Mudi (Estt. II)

• Mr. Anil Kumar (Estt. IV)

• Mr. Jiten Mahato (Estt. II)

• Mr. Praveen Nagarare (Estt. II)

• Mr. Nandlal Paswan (Canteen)

• Mr. Dhananjay Choudhury (Estt. IV)

• Mr. Neeraj Kumar (Estt. III)

• Mr. Abhishek Kumar Singh (M.T.E.)

• Mr. Shekhar Sanga (Finance & Accounts)

• Mr. Sudhir Kumar (Finance & Accounts)

• Mr. Piyush Ranjan (Stores & Purchase)

• Mr. Sitaram Murmu (Stores & Purchase)

• Mr. Jyoti Kumar (MNP Division)

• Mr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar (Estt. III)

A Collective Commitment

Throughout the week, employees and researchers of CSIR-NML enthusiastically participated in the celebrations and competitions, reaffirming their commitment to the promotion of Hindi. The organizers said that the event successfully combined literature, culture, and official work, creating an environment of both learning and celebration.

The Hindi Week concluded with a strong message of cultural unity and the role of language as a bridge between tradition and modernity. Officers and employees of CSIR-NML pledged to continue their efforts to promote and implement Hindi in their day-to-day official work.