Jan 10, Kathmandu- Vishwa Hindi Diwas was organized on 10.01.2025 at the Embassy premises. Mangal Prasad Gupta, Member of Parliament and President, Hindi Manch Nepal, Dr. Gopal Thakur, Chairman, Language Commission, Government of Nepal, Nisha Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Nepal Music and Drama Pragyana Pratishthan, Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor  (Political and PIC) of the Indian Embassy, Kathmandu and other distinguished guest graced the occasion.

Gitanjali Brandon, read out the message of Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion. She emphasized that World Hindi Day serves as a reminder of rich linguistic heritage and cultural identity of Hindi speakers.

As a part of the programme, several schools in Kathmandu participated in the Hindi poetry recitations and skits, where students presented powerful poems on a range of thought-provoking themes. The artist from Nepal Pragya Pratisthaan also participated in the event.

India-Nepal Maitri Kavi Sammelan was also held on the occasion, where distinguished poets recited Hindi poetry, captivating and mesmerizing the audience.

Vishwa Hindi Diwas has its underpinnings in the first World Hindi Conference that was organized on 10 January 1975 in Nagpur, India. Therefore Vishwa Hindi Diwas is globally celebrated every year on 10 January.