Third Technical Hindi Symposium Advances Science Communication
The Third Technical Hindi Symposium, titled “Abhyuday-3,” successfully united key educational institutions and researchers to promote the use of Technical Hindi and enhance the outreach of scientific knowledge. Organized by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, along with the Indian Institutes of Technology in Indore and Jodhpur, the two-day event spotlighted recent innovations in science and technology and their relevance to society.
Research scholars presented an impressive array of 25 papers, delving into critical topics such as the biodiversity of medicinal plants, biological waste management, human-AI collaboration, and the intersection of technology with social innovations. This gathering highlighted the importance of making scientific insights accessible to the broader public, particularly through the medium of Hindi.
Encouraging Technical Hindi in Education
During the symposium, Shri C. B. Singh, Chief Scientist and Head of the Popular Science Division at CSIR-NIScPR, emphasized the crucial role of Technical Hindi in disseminating research and innovation. He noted that CSIR-NIScPR has been diligently publishing the popular science magazine “Vigyan Pragati” since 1952, reinforcing its commitment to science communication in regional languages.
The Director of IIT Indore, Prof. Suhas Joshi, shared the institute’s initiatives aimed at integrating Hindi into technical education. His efforts include conducting science discussions in Hindi and preparing PhD abstracts that align with official language standards, as well as delivering select undergraduate lectures in Hindi to enhance student understanding. Similarly, Prof. Avinash Kumar Agrawal, Director of IIT Jodhpur, mentioned that the symposium sparked constructive dialogue in Hindi, supporting its role in technical education and research.
A Forum for Knowledge Exchange
The symposium attracted a diverse group of participants, including esteemed educators, scientists, and language officers from across the country. The agenda featured various technical sessions, including research presentations, invited talks, panel discussions, and special lectures focusing on contemporary themes like artificial intelligence, innovation, and administrative use of Hindi.
A significant highlight was the unveiling of the Smarika, which compiled 26 peer-reviewed research papers presented at the event. These contributions were categorized into two sessions: Science and Engineering, featuring 12 papers, and Digital Technology and Innovation, with 14 papers. This publication signifies the increasing academic involvement in Technical Hindi, serving as a valuable resource for researchers, educators, and policymakers.
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