Department of Hindi

The Department of Hindi was established in 1966, after the need to introduce Hindi as a language subject was felt by the college. In the early years, the Department was managed by part-time teachers like Shri Ratan Palit (Lecturer in Lady Keane College), and Shri J.P. Khanduri (Lecturer in St. Anthony’s College). In 1975, Shri Ajit Kumar Gurung joined the Department as the first regular faculty and continued his service till his untimely death in 2000. In 2001, Dr (Mrs) Shruti Pandey, an alumni of Banaras Hindu University, joined the Department as a regular faculty. Ms Habada Phylla Kharjana served the Department as a part-time teacher from July 2015 to December 2018. Ms Daiaphira Kharsati joined the Department as a part-time teacher in February 2019 and as a college post teacher in October, 2023. Shri Ehsing Khiewtam joined the Department in February 2022 as a part-time teacher and in July 2023, as a college post teacher. Currently, Dr (Mrs) Shruti Pandey, Shri Ehsing Khiewtam and Shri Easterson Sohtun are serving the Department. The faculty are dedicated, well trained and research-oriented. The Department of Hindi is catering to the needs of the students of Meghalaya and also other states of the North–East. The Department has a record of impressive student achievement and excellent result in the University Examinations.

After the implementation of NEP 2020, the Department of Hindi is offering Major, Minor and AEC Courses. It is the first to introduce Major Course in Hindi in the state of Meghalaya. The Department plays a significant role in enabling the students from Meghalaya to develop proficiency in a language that is widely used in government administration, business and academia. This proficiency can open up a wider range of employment opportunities, both within Meghalaya and across India. It also makes efforts to promote the role of Hindi as a medium of communication and understanding among diverse linguistic communities.

The Department offers several benefits. It enables the students of Meghalaya to communicate with a broader audience across India and facilitates interaction with people from various regions, fostering cultural exchange and harmony. It also promotes intercultural dialogue, tolerance and mutual respect, fostering a sense of unity among students from different linguistic backgrounds.The Department shall continue to aspire, advance and strive towards helping in creating a deeper understanding of India’s diverse cultural tapestry.