ICAR–Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (ICAR-CRIDA), Hyderabad, organised the "Technical Hindi Seminar–2026" on 25th September 2026. The seminar aimed to encourage writing and presentations in Hindi on scientific and technical subjects and to strengthen knowledge exchange among science, technology, agriculture, administration and Official Language.

Prof. (Dr.) Indra Mani, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, Maharashtra, graced the programme as the Chief Guest. Dr. Gopal Lal, Joint Director, ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (ICAR-NAARM), Hyderabad, and Dr. R. K. Mathur, Director, ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad, attended as the Guests of Honour. The programme was presided over by Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA.

The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.Appreciating the organisation of the Technical Hindi Seminar, Chief Guest Prof. (Dr.) Indra Mani described it as an important initiative towards taking scientific and technical knowledge to the wider sections of society. In his address, he highlighted the importance and wider relevance of Hindi through several practical and interesting examples.

He emphasised that understanding, thinking and expressing ideas in one’s own language makes knowledge more accessible and effective. He encouraged scientists and researchers to promote the creation and dissemination of scientific and technical knowledge in Hindi and other Indian languages.

The Guests of Honour, Dr. Gopal Lal and Dr. R. K. Mathur, also highlighted the growing importance of Hindi and other Indian languages in scientific and technical fields. The speakers emphasised that the benefits of research and technological advancements can reach a wider audience more effectively when knowledge is communicated to farmers, stakeholders and society in simple and easily comprehensible language.

On the occasion, “Technical Hindi Seminar–2026: Compendium of Abstracts” was released. The publication comprises abstracts of technical papers prepared by scientists, experts and officers from diverse fields.

Another major highlight of the programme was the release of the inaugural issue of the Institute’s half-yearly Hindi house magazine, ‘Barani Darpan’. The first issue of Barani Darpan marks a new initiative towards promoting the sustained use of Hindi and strengthening knowledge dissemination at the Institute.

Scientists, officers, experts and researchers from Hyderabad as well as various cities and institutions across the country participated in the seminar. The seminar was organised in two technical sessions, featuring invited talks by subject experts and technical presentations by participants on diverse and contemporary themes related to science, agriculture, technology, environment, administration, Official Language and other technical areas.

The presentations underscored the potential of Hindi as an effective medium for communicating scientific and technical knowledge. The Chief Guest and Guests of Honour congratulated the participants and emphasised the need to encourage greater use of Official Language Hindi, original writing on scientific and technical subjects, knowledge creation and effective communication in Hindi.

The occasion also marked the concluding and prize distribution ceremony of Hindi Pakhwada–2026, which had been organised at the Institute since 8 September. During the Pakhwada, scientists, technical and administrative officers/employees, as well as project and contractual personnel of the Institute, enthusiastically participated in various Hindi competitions and activities. At the concluding ceremony, prizes were presented to the winners of various competitions, while certificates were distributed to the participants of the Technical Hindi Seminar.

In his presidential and concluding address, Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA, expressed his satisfaction over the successful organisation of the Technical Hindi Seminar and Hindi Pakhwada–2026. He emphasised the need to take Hindi beyond its use in routine official work and strengthen its role as an effective medium for communicating scientific and technical knowledge. Shri Santosh Kumar Anand, Assistant Director (Official Language), ICAR-CRIDA and Convener of Technical Hindi Seminar–2026, coordinated the programme. Scientists, officers, employees and members of the organising committee extended their active support towards the successful conduct of the event.