The Vishwa Hindi Parishad (VHP), in association with the Embassy of Nepal and the Global Trade & Technology Council (India) – GTTCI, organised a distinguished World Hindi Day Conference and Awards Ceremony on 10th January 2026 at the Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi, to celebrate Hindi as a cultural bridge and a unifying language across nations.
Before the commencement of the programme, the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, graciously visited the venue to congratulate the organisers and convey his goodwill and blessings to the Vishwa Hindi Parishad, GTTCI, and the Embassy of Nepal, and also extended his courtesies to H.E. Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, Ambassador of Nepal to India, in a warm gesture of support for the initiative.
The event brought together eminent leaders, parliamentarians, diplomats, scholars, and members of the global Hindi fraternity to reaffirm the growing international relevance of Hindi as a language of dialogue, heritage, and people-to-people connect. The occasion was further enriched by the gracious presence of the Ambassador of Guyana, the Deputy Ambassador of Kazakhstan, and a senior diplomat from the Embassy of Egypt, along with Honble Member of Parliament – Smt Sangeeta Balwant reflecting the truly international character of the celebration.
Shri Sunil Ambekar, Prachar Pramukh of the RSS, in his address highlighted that Hindi binds people across regions, generations, and cultures, and continues to play a vital role in strengthening India’s civilisational ethos.
Shri Sudhanshu Trivedi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), spoke on Hindi being a uniting force and the foundation of many languages across the world, emphasizing its global linguistic influence and cultural depth.
The Ambassador of Nepal to India, H.E. Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, delivered his address in Hindi, warmly welcoming the initiative of VHP and GTTCI and appreciating the efforts to promote Hindi as a medium of cultural and diplomatic engagement.
The Ambassador of Uzbekistan, H.E. Mr. Sardor M. Rustambaev, noted with great interest that over 5,000 words in the Uzbek language are shared with Hindi, reflecting the deep historical and linguistic connections between India and Central Asia.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, former National President of the BJP and former Union Minister for Human Resource Development and Science & Technology, delivered an enlightening address, applauding the initiative and underscoring the cultural and intellectual significance of Hindi in India’s national and global identity.
Dr. Rashmi Saluja, Convenor – VHP Delhi, member National Executive Committee – VHP and Chairperson – GTTCI, expressed her gratitude to all dignitaries and participants, and affirmed that VHP and GTTCI remain committed to taking such initiatives to global platforms for the promotion and propagation of the Hindi language.
Dr. Vipin Kumar, General Secretary of VHP, shared insights into the various initiatives and international outreach programs of Vishwa Hindi Parishad, aimed at strengthening Hindi worldwide. On the occasion, the VHP Calendar 2026 was formally released, marking another milestone in the organisation’s literary and cultural journey.
Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Founder President of GTTCI, extended a warm welcome to the Chief Guest by presenting a Crystal Globe, symbolising Hindi as a global language connecting the world.
The highlight of the conference was the release of the World Hindi Song, written by Dr. Bipin Kumar and composed and sung by Dr. Gayatri, which beautifully captured the spirit of Hindi as a universal language of harmony, culture, and shared heritage.
The conference concluded with a renewed collective commitment to advance Hindi as a powerful medium of cultural diplomacy and global connection.