IBSD celebrates Hindi Diwas

IMPHAL, Sep 14
The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India celebrated “Hindi Diwas” today with all the scientists, scholars and staff.
A press release by IBSD Imphal stated that during the programme, Professor Pulok K. Mukherjee, Director, IBSD Imphal, highlighted research activities of IBSD and initiatives for reaching common people of the State.
He mentioned that Hindi plays an important role to highlight research activities among farmers, healers and entrepreneurs.
The programme was addressed by Vedanti Leimapokpam, former Assistant Director, Official Language, All India Radio, Imphal where she highlighted the importance of “Hindi Diwas” and appealed to all the staff to use Hindi in official activities.
During the event, scientists from IBSD delivered different talks in Hindi and read the forwarded message from the Cabinet Secretary, Govt of India and Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Govt of India with all the staff of IBSD. During the event, gifts were presented to all the speakers and participants, added the release.