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.

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 among 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.

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.