Consulate General of India

Hambantota

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Press Release

World Hindi Day Celebration 2022

Consulate General of India, Hambantota celebrated this year’s World Hindi Day through series of competitions with active cooperation & participation of Sri Lankan students pursuing Hindi language in various districts of Southern Province & Monaragala. Every year, 10th January is commemorated as “World Hindi Day” with the objective of promoting Hindi language at the global stage.

02.       Competitions organized by CGI, Hambantota, provided a platform for the students to exhibit their literary and linguistic competency in Hindi. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the competitions were organized virtually.

03.       On 21st January 2022, an award giving ceremony was organized at Matara District Secretariat.  The event was presided over by the Consul Mr. Atul Aggarwal and he shared the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of World Hindi Day. A video message by India's Minister of State for External Affairs Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi was also displayed during the occasion. District Secretary of Matara Mr. Y Wickramasiri, was the Chief Guest for the Programme. Winners of the competitions were awarded with prizes and certificates by the Consul, and the Chief Guest.