Nalanda: Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, is organising a two-day national seminar on January 9 and 10 focused on the promotion of the Hindi language and its growing importance at the global level. The seminar, titled “The Role of Various Institutions in the Promotion of Hindi and Global Dialogue”, brings together more than 100 participants from across the country and overseas. These include vice-chancellors, senior professors, researchers, writers, editors, administrators and officials from organisations working for the promotion of Hindi. The aim of the event is to encourage meaningful discussion on how Hindi can contribute to international communication while remaining rooted in India’s knowledge traditions.
The inaugural session will take place on January 9 at the Sushma Swaraj Auditorium. Nalanda University’s vice-chancellor, Professor Sachin Chaturvedi, will introduce the main theme of the seminar. Several prominent guests are expected to attend, including Anjani Kumar Singh, director general of the Bihar Museum and former chief secretary of Bihar, Abhay Kumar, India’s ambassador to Azerbaijan, and Tarun Vijay, former Rajya Sabha MP and well-known editor and thinker. Over the two days, the seminar will feature seven academic sessions along with a concluding valedictory session.
During the seminar, scholars from reputed institutions such as Banaras Hindu University, the University of Delhi, the University of Hyderabad, IIT Kanpur and other leading universities will share their ideas. The sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including the role of Hindi in journalism and editing, the historical and literary importance of Nalanda, and the use of modern technology and artificial intelligence in the development of the language. Some speakers will also join online, giving the seminar an international touch and allowing wider participation.
Special attention will be given to the cultural, philosophical and educational role of Hindi. Discussions will look at how universities and Hindi promotion organisations contribute to strengthening the language across the country. One session will also focus on the idea of Hindi as a possible official language of the United Nations, highlighting its global presence and future potential. The seminar will conclude on January 10 with a summary of key discussions and suggestions, aiming to build a clear vision for the future of Hindi and its role in global dialogue, inspired by the timeless intellectual legacy of Nalanda.
