Arti Renuka Mani, a Hindi language teacher at Swami Vivekananda College (SVC), achieved first place in the National Hindi Essay Writing Competition 2024. This competition, organized by the Fiji Hindu Society in collaboration with the High Commission of India, celebrated Hindi Diwas and aimed to foster appreciation for the Hindi language and culture.
Participants from all over Fiji competed in three categories: Primary School, Secondary School, and an Open Category for individuals aged 18 and above. Ms. Mani, a strong proponent of Hindi, expressed her pride in her accomplishment, emphasizing, “Hindi is our identity, and we should never forget our mother language as it is crucial.” Her efforts earned her a cash prize of $200, along with Hindi cultural books and a USB drive.
In the secondary school category, Shriya Mala, a Year 12 student from SVC, secured third place and received a $100 prize. These successes underscore SVC’s commitment to promoting and preserving the Hindi language among its students.
Geeta Krishna, vice principal of SVC, commended the awardees, highlighting the pride the school community takes in their achievements and their ongoing efforts to encourage the use and promotion of Hindi through generations.