In a significant move to promote scientific knowledge and understanding in the Hindi language, CSIR-AMPRI in collaboration with Vijnana Bharati Madhya Bharat Province; the Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology, Bhopal; Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal; CSIR-NIScPR and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University, Bhopal, organised the Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 in Bhopal from 30-31 July 2024, to connect the masses with science through their native tongue.

Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr Mohan Yadav, inaugurated the event and emphasised Hindi’s importance in scientific advancement. Six sessions were held on diverse topics, including Ayurveda, engineering, and science communication.

A key highlight of the conference was the “Vigyan Kavi Sammelan”, organised by CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi. This unique initiative aimed to make science accessible to the general public through creative expression. Renowned poets from across India showcased their works, blending literature with scientific concepts.

The conference also witnessed the release of a science poetry book, “Vigyan Kavya Pravah,” which compiled the work of participating poets. The event was a platform for researchers, poets, and science communicators to share their knowledge and ideas in Hindi.

Dr Santosh Chaubey, Chancellor of Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal, emphasised the significance of Hindi in science dissemination. He also released a three-volume set of books, “Vigyan Kavita Kosh,” as a valuable resource for poets and researchers.

The Rashtriya Hindi Vigyan Sammelan 2024 proved to be a successful initiative in promoting Hindi language in science and technology. It inspired the scientific community and made science more accessible to the general public.