Ganderbal, Oct 27: The Rajbhasha Cell of the Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir) on Monday launched a four-day Hindi training programme for university employees and staff of other Central Government institutions at its Tulmulla campus.

Addressing participants, Registrar Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir stressed the need to strengthen bilingual communication in official functioning. He called for greater use of Hindi and English in circulars, signboards, files and routine correspondence, and advocated establishing a Hindi training centre in Kashmir to improve accessibility for employees across the region.
Controller of Examinations Prof. Kaiser Javid Giri highlighted the importance of language proficiency in the information-technology era, saying knowledge of Hindi could expand access to information and facilitate communication across linguistic communities.
University Librarian Dr Nazir Ahmad Bhat said learning a language broadens intellectual horizons and deepens understanding of different cultures, while emphasising the role of language in accessing knowledge, scientific research and cultural resources.
Assistant Director, Rajbhasha, Ministry of Home Affairs, Dr Vikram Singh stressed systematic preparation, proper documentation and timely submission of records ahead of visits by the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. He also underlined the need for practical training in noting, drafting and official correspondence.
Hindi Adhikari Dr Sakina Akhter outlined the Rajbhasha Cell’s initiatives to promote Hindi at the university. She said several employees had completed the Prabodh, Pragya and Parangat programmes, adding that the university was preparing for the Parliamentary Committee’s visit and working to implement official-language directives.
Assistant Registrar Ajaz Ahmad Bhat proposed the vote of thanks.