ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun Concludes Hindi Week 2026 with Prize Distribution Ceremony

1 October 2026, Dehradun

The closing and prize distribution ceremony of Hindi Week 2026 was organised at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun, with enthusiasm and participation from the institute’s officers and staff. The ceremony was presided over by Dr Shakir Ali, Director, ICAR-IISWC.

As part of the week-long celebrations, a range of creative and engaging competitions was organised, including Hindi dictation, debate, essay writing, original poetry recitation, official terminology, reel/short video making, and administrative meme creation.

The competitions were conducted in two categories Hindi-speaking and non-Hindi-speaking with first, second and third prizes, along with three encouragement prizes, awarded in each category. Participants who demonstrated outstanding performance were also recognised separately.

Addressing the gathering, Dr Shakir Ali congratulated the winners and encouraged all employees to actively contribute to the promotion and wider use of Hindi as the official language. He also appreciated the efforts of the officers and staff in making the Hindi Week celebrations successful.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Dehradun)