Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 20: The Indian Institute of Management Jammu today inaugurated the Abhyuday: Yuva Sansad (Youth Parliament) as part of the ongoing Hindi Fortnight celebrations.
The event, envisioned as Loktantrake Swar (Voices of Democracy), was formally inaugurated by Prof B S Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu. The inaugural ceremony of the Youth Parliament at IIM Jammu was marked by the launch of the fifth edition of the Hindi Patrika ‘Trikuta’. Another key highlight of the event was the passing of the gavel, which was done by Prof B S Sahay to Dr Anuja Akhouri, Co-Chairperson, Hindi Rajbhasha Samiti, IIM Jammu. Thereafter, she passed it on to the respective judges, and this also marked the commencement of the Abhyuday: Yuva Sansad event.
In his presidential address, Prof B S Sahay shed light on IIM Jammu’s pioneering initiatives, such as the Akshar Lab, envisioned to enhance proficiency in Hindi, Sanskrit, English, and 26 other Indian languages, along with the launch of the institute’s Hindi magazine. He urged faculty, staff, and students to actively contribute to this vibrant linguistic initiative.
Prof Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu, emphasized the significance of Hindi in everyday discourse. Prof Shyam Narayan Lal, Chairperson, Media and Publications, and Anandam, IIM Jammu, encouraged the youth to raise their voices with accountability and channel them toward nation-building.
Dr Anuja Akhouri, Co-Chairperson, Hindi Rajbhasha Samiti, IIM Jammu, highlighted that Abhyuday–Yuva Sansad is a dynamic initiative that mirrors the vibrancy of Indian democracy. Cmdr Kesavan Baskkaran, Chief Administrative Officer, IIM Jammu, reflected on the Institute’s remarkable journey of advancing Hindi in academic and administrative spheres over the past five years.
As part of the Hindi Pakhwada (14–28 September 2025), IIM Jammu has organized a rich tapestry of literary and cultural activities, including Kavi Sammelan, essay writing competitions, poetry recitation, book reviews, workshops, and the landmark Youth Parliament (Yuva Sansad), all designed to foster critical thinking, creative expression, and a deeper connection with the Hindi language. Certificates were distributed to all the winners of the essay writing, poetry, debate, and book review competitions on this occasion. The vote of thanks for the inaugural ceremony was presented by Dr Ashish Isher, Rajbhasha Adhikari, Hindi Rajbhasha Samiti, IIM Jammu.
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