India promotes Hindi language teaching at Sabaragamuwa Uni

• The High Commissioner listed out India’s achievements in sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay, during his first visit to Sabaragamuwa University, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Vice Chancellor Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake for the establishment of ICCR Chair of Hindi Language at the University, a statement from the Indian High Commission said. 

The MoU will pave the way for the deputation of professors from India to teach Hindi language courses at the University. 

High Commissioner also announced High Commissioner’s Gold Medal for the best-performing student under the newly-established ICCR Hindi Chair. He felicitated winners of Hindi Kavita (poetry) competition organized by the University in collaboration with the Assistant High Commission of India, Kandy. 

The High Commissioner was also the Chief Guest at the first International Conference on Social Sciences and Languages (ICSSL) organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, SUSL. ICSSL is an open forum for academics, researchers, students and professionals for presenting their research findings in the Social Sciences and Languages domains. The High Commissioner and the Vice Chancellor jointly launched the online portal of the first ICSSL on the occasion. 

The High Commissioner listed out India’s achievements in sustainability and Sustainable Development Goals. Quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he underlined that important steps towards sustainability such as reuse, recycle, re-design, remanufacture etc have been a part of India’s cultural ethos. Highlighting that Sri Lanka has abundant renewable energy potential, he mentioned that India will continue to invest in Sri Lanka to generate more power from sustainable sources of energy. He also pledged the High Commission’s continued support to the University.  

• HC also announced High Commissioner’s Gold Medal for the best-performing student under the newly-established ICCR Hindi Chair