Arti Renuka Mani, a Hindi language educator at Swami Vivekananda College (SVC), achieved first place in the National Hindi Essay Writing Competition 2024. This event, organized by the Fiji Hindu Society in partnership with the High Commission of India, was held to celebrate Hindi Diwas and promote the appreciation of Hindi language and culture.
The competition saw participants from various regions of Fiji competing in three categories: Primary School, Secondary School, and Open Category for individuals aged 18 and above. Ms. Mani, a dedicated advocate for the Hindi language, expressed her pride in winning, emphasizing, “Hindi is our identity, and we should never forget our mother language as it is crucial.”
Her award included $200 in cash, Hindi cultural books, and a USB drive. Additionally, Shriya Mala, a Year 12 student from SVC, secured third place in the secondary school category and received a $100 prize.
These accomplishments underscore SVC’s commitment to promoting and preserving the Hindi language among its student body. Vice Principal Geeta Krishna commended the winners, highlighting the school community’s pride in their achievements and its ongoing efforts to encourage the use and promotion of Hindi across generations.