Arti Renuka Mani, a Hindi language teacher at Swami Vivekananda College (SVC), has won first place in the National Hindi Essay Writing Competition 2024. The competition was organized by the Fiji Hindu Society in partnership with the High Commission of India, in celebration of Hindi Diwas, with the goal of encouraging appreciation for the Hindi language and culture.
Participants from various parts of Fiji competed in three categories: Primary School, Secondary School, and Open Category for those aged 18 and above. Ms. Mani, who is a strong advocate for the Hindi language, expressed her pride in the recognition, stating, “Hindi is our identity, and we should never forget our mother language as it is crucial.” She received a cash prize of $200, Hindi cultural books, and a USB drive as part of her award.
In addition, Shriya Mala, a Year 12 student from SVC, achieved third place in the secondary school category, winning a $100 prize. These accomplishments underscore SVC’s commitment to promoting and preserving the Hindi language among its student body.
SVC vice principal, Geeta Krishna, commended the winners, highlighting the pride the school community takes in their achievements and their ongoing efforts to promote the use of Hindi across generations.