Ganderbal, Dec 30: The Rajbhasha Cell of the Central University of Kashmir (CUK) inaugurated a four-day training (personal contact) programme on Rajbhasha on Tuesday aimed at strengthening the practical use of Hindi in official work.
A statement of the CUK issued here said that the programme is designed for the administrative staff of the university, enrolled in various courses, including Prabodh, Praveen, Pragyam, and Parangat, offered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Official Languages, Government of India.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest and resource person for the programme, Rameshvar Lal Meena, Assistant Director, Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, lauded the efforts of the CUK towards the effective implementation of Rajbhasha.
He elaborated on the constitutional provisions, rules, and guidelines governing the use of Hindi in official work and shared practical insights to facilitate its effective implementation across administrative offices.
Addressing the gathering, Registrar CUK, Nisar Ahmad Mir, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to promoting the use of Hindi in official communication.
He assured full support and cooperation from the administration to ensure the systematic and effective implementation of Rajbhasha in the functioning of the university.
He informed the gathering that the Vice Chancellor, Prof A Ravinder Nath, is very keen to strengthen the use of Rajbasha and Kashmiri language in the university.
Speaking on the occasion, CUK Librarian, Nazir Ahmad Bhat, underscored the importance of continuous learning and capacity-building initiatives for university staff.
He said that acquiring practical proficiency in Hindi enhances professional competence and enables staff members to efficiently read, comprehend, and handle official communications in line with government guidelines.
Finance Officer, Arif Khan, emphasised the role of sincerity, ethics, and discipline in official functioning.
He stressed that cultivating critical and positive thinking among employees is vital for strengthening institutional efficiency and ensuring effective service delivery.
Earlier, while welcoming the participants, Sakina Akhter, Hindi Adhikari, and Coordinator of the programme, informed that the training programme is designed to provide hands-on exposure and practical understanding of Hindi usage in official correspondence, noting, drafting, and day-to-day administrative work.
She presented an overview of the objectives of the programme and highlighted the structure of the sessions scheduled over the four days.
The inaugural session concluded with a vote of thanks presented by Assistant Registrar, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, resource persons, and participants for their active involvement in making the event a success.