• • On February 1, 2025, the Consulate General of India in Chicago, in partnership with the Hindi Samanvay Samiti, hosted a special event marking World Hindi Day. The gathering brought together a diverse group of Hindi scholars, community organizations, educators, students, and families with a shared passion for promoting the Hindi language.
    

The program focused on ongoing efforts to spread the language in schools and universities across the Midwest, highlighting the importance of preserving and promoting Hindi in the region. In his inaugural address, Consul General Somnath Ghosh praised the tireless efforts of faculty members in various universities who are working to teach and spread Hindi. He also acknowledged the contributions of numerous organizations such as the Hindi Samanvay Samiti, International Hindi Committee-Indiana Chapter, Balodyan, Hindi Club of Illinois, and others for their dedicated work in advancing the language.
Furthermore, Ghosh emphasized the important role played by Mandi Theatre, Ekjut Theatre, and Dramatech in using theatrical performances to promote Hindi and Indian culture.

The event featured an insightful panel of speakers, including Dr. Mithilesh Mishra, Director of Hindi and South Asian Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, who delivered the keynote address on “Artificial Intelligence for Hindi Teachers: A Modern Medium to Effectively Promote Hindi.” Dr. Syed Ekhteyar Ali from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, shared his experiences in promoting Hindi at universities in Michigan and Wisconsin, while Mr. Rakesh Malhotra, Nodal Officer of the Hindi Coordination Committee, discussed the opportunities and challenges involved in spreading the language in the United States.
One of the highlights of the event was the enthusiastic participation of schoolchildren from Chicago, Indiana, and surrounding areas. The children performed Hindi songs, poems, and plays, celebrating Indian culture and literature, and leaving a lasting impression on the attendees.

This event underscored the strong commitment to nurturing the Hindi language and culture within the community.