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

On the occasion of Munshi Premchand Jayanti, Shivani Centre will organize an event featuring students from IIT Kanpur. The event aims to raise awareness of Munshi Premchand ji’s literary contributions and inspire audiences through presentations and discussions on his life and works.

A poetry recitation competition will be held for IIT Kanpur students to celebrate the richness of Hindi literature. Participants will present their unique interpretations and recitation styles in genres such as Kavita, Ghazal, and Shayari, highlighting the expressive beauty of the language.

To commemorate Hindi Diwas, Shivani Centre, in collaboration with the Hindi Sahitya Sabha and the Hindi Cell, will organize Hindi Pakhwada. The celebration will include various competitions such as letter writing, Hindi dictation, story writing, and a poetry symposium.

Shivani Centre, along with the Hindi Cell and Hindi Sahitya Sabha, will host Akshar, the institute’s annual literature festival. This three-day event will feature book fairs, author readings, literary and art competitions, kavi Sammelans, stage plays, and panel discussions, offering a vibrant celebration of literature and culture.

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote literary and linguistic engagement, Shivani Centre will invite distinguished personalities such as Mr. Ashok Chakradhar—renowned author, poet, and critic—as scholars-in-residence. Through workshops and interactive sessions, they will share their expertise in language, translation, art, and technology with the student community.

Guided by Prof. Niraj Chawake (Coordinator, NSS) and Prof. Kantesh Balani (Coordinator, Shivani Centre), NSS volunteers will develop academic video content and annotated study materials in Hindi and other Indian languages. These resources will support first-year students during Semesters I and II of the 2025–26 academic session.