The Third Technical Hindi Symposium, titled Abhyuday-3, was organised at the Indian Institute of Technology Indore and concluded after a two-day programme. It was jointly held by IIT Indore, IIT Jodhpur and the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR). The symposium focused on promoting Technical Hindi and improving the outreach of science and technology among wider sections of society.
Objective of the Symposium
The event aimed to strengthen the use of Hindi in technical and scientific communication. It also sought to connect research, innovation and public understanding more effectively. Speakers stressed that science communication in Indian languages can make technical ideas more accessible to students, researchers and the general public.
Key Inaugural Highlights
During the inaugural session, the symposium souvenir and other publications were released. The Director of IIT Indore brought into light the importance of Technical Hindi and the need for effective science communication. Shri C. B. Singh, Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR, underlined the role of Hindi in disseminating scientific knowledge. He also referred to the long-standing contribution of CSIR-NIScPR, including the Hindi popular science magazine VigyanPragati, which has been published since 1952.
Academic and Cultural Sessions
The symposium included invited lectures on science, engineering, digital technologies and innovation. Two paper presentation sessions were held, in which 25 participants presented their research and ideas in Hindi. A cultural evening on the first day featured a folk song performance by Padma Shri Bhehru Singh Chauhan. This was followed by a Vigyan Kavi Sammelan, where science poets presented themes of science, technology, innovation and social concerns through poetic expression. Shri Santosh Choubey chaired the session, while science mentalist Shri Harish Yadav presented a science magic show.
Significance for Science Communication
The symposium brought into light the growing importance of Indian languages in science outreach. It also reflected efforts to build a bridge between scientific research and society. Such platforms support inclusive communication and encourage wider participation in scientific discourse.
Last Modified: April 25, 2026