शिवानी: हिन्दी एवं अन्य भारतीय भाषाओं का संपोषण एवं समन्वय केन्द्र

Under the supervision of Prof. Niraj Chawake, Coordinator of NSS, and Prof. Kantesh Balani, Coordinator of Shivani Centre, NSS volunteers will create videos and annotated course material in Hindi or any other regional languages for first-year courses offered in the 2025-26, Semester II.

CERTEX (Centre for Educational Research and Teaching Excellence) at IIT/K, DoAA, and Shivani Centre will collaborate to translate academic materials for first-year courses into regional languages. To start with, the initiative will focus on the two largest student groups: Hindi and Telugu, as per the instructions of the Ministry of Education. Shivani Centre will lead this effort with the support of faculty members and teaching assistants.

Shivani Centre has introduced the third batch of Hindi classes for international students, starting on 6th November 2025. These classes aim to enhance students' campus experience and make everyday interactions smoother.

A literary quiz will be held to explore India’s rich literary and mythological heritage, promoting cultural and literary awareness mong IIT students.

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, celebrated worldwide on February 21st, Shivani Centre and Rajbhasha Prakoshth will organise a special event to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity.

A Kavisammelan featuring eminent poets from across the country will showcase diverse poetry genres, including poems, shayaris, and ghazals.

An event will be held to honour the birth anniversary of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Shri Subramania Bharati celebrating multilingual talents and campus’s linguistic diversity.