Arti Renuka Mani, a Hindi teacher at Swami Vivekananda College (SVC), has achieved first place in the National Hindi Essay Writing Competition 2024. This event was organized by the Fiji Hindu Society in partnership with the High Commission of India to celebrate Hindi Diwas and enhance the appreciation of the Hindi language and culture.
The competition attracted participants from across Fiji, divided into three categories: Primary School, Secondary School, and Open Category for individuals aged 18 and above. Ms. Mani, who is a strong proponent of the Hindi language, shared her pride in this accomplishment, stating, “Hindi is our identity, and we should never forget our mother language as it is crucial.”
She received a cash prize of $200, along with Hindi cultural books and a USB drive. Additionally, Shriya Mala, a Year 12 student from SVC, secured third place in the secondary school category, earning a $100 prize.
These successes underscore SVC’s commitment to promoting and preserving the Hindi language among its students. Geeta Krishna, the vice principal of SVC, commended the winners and emphasized the school community’s pride in their achievements while encouraging the ongoing use and promotion of Hindi through generations.