KASTURBA GANDHI DEGREE & PG COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
WEST MARREDPALLY, SECUNDERABAD, TELANGANA - 500026
(Sponsored & Managed Jointly by the Osmania Graduates’ Association And The Exhibition Society, Hyderabad)
(Sponsored & Managed Jointly by the Osmania Graduates’ Association And The Exhibition Society, Hyderabad)
The Department of Hindi (UG) at Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women, Secunderabad was established in the year 1973. Since its inception, the department has been offering Hindi as a second language for all undergraduate students. Over the decades, it has played a vital role in promoting Hindi language and literature among students from diverse backgrounds.
The department is committed to academic excellence, cultural enrichment, and linguistic empowerment. Its motto reflects the values of knowledge, inclusivity, and national integration through the promotion of Hindi.
Enhancing Hindi Language Proficiency: Enabling students to develop strong reading, writing, and speaking skills in Hindi.
Promoting Literary Awareness: Introducing students to the richness of Hindi literature, including poetry, prose, and drama.
Encouraging Research and Critical Thinking: Motivating students to explore Hindi literary texts from historical, social, and cultural perspectives.
Fostering National and Cultural Identity: Strengthening the role of Hindi in national integration and cultural awareness.
Skill Development: Equipping students with Hindi communication skills for career opportunities in journalism, translation, content writing, and academia.
The current Head of the Department (HOD) is Ms. Amrita,(MA Hindi) an experienced and dedicated faculty member who has been instrumental in advancing the department’s academic and extracurricular initiatives.
The Department of Hindi at Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women boasts several strengths that contribute to its reputation:
Through its dedicated efforts, the Department of Hindi continues to play a pivotal role in language education, cultural preservation, and academic excellence.
Hindi literature is deeply rooted in Indian culture. The National language is that single thread which helps in unifying people from the diverse cultures of our country. Hindi as a second language was introduced in the year 1973,
the year the college was established. Mrs. Sharmishtha who was the first member of the Department and Dr. Sharada Contributed significantly to the development of the Hindi department. The department has grown, keeping pace with the needs of the college and is presently headed by Dr. P. Sunita. Dr.P. Sunita has been appointed as Incharge Principal on 1st April 2019 and Ms. Seema is appointed for the department. The faculty encourage students to participate in academics, literary and cultural activities in the institution and also accompanies students to other institutions where such competitions are held. The number of students taking part and winning has seen a rise in the recent past.
M.A, PGDTSH, SLET, Ph.D
I/C Principal, H.O.D, Associate Professor
M.A,(Hindi)
Lecturer
On the occasion of Global convention on under privileged in India, organized by All India Sc/St Rights Protection Society, Hyderabad, Shri Eatala Rajender Garu Hon’ble Health & Medical minister , had felicitated Dr P Sunita on 18 aug 2019 , for her selfless services to the society.
Organized a FDP on ‘Using ICT for Effective Teaching with Learning Management System”, by retired prof M Venkateswara (formerly Head Dept of Hindi, Arts college, O U, Principal Arts College O.U, Head Dept. of India Studies, English & Foreign language University Hyd ) on 18th December 2019.
Department of Hindi Organized a Field trip to Salar Jung Museum on 2nd June 2024.
1. A guest lecture on the topic "Hindi Language and Employment Opportunities," delivered by Prof. T.J. Rekha Rani (Speaker and Chairperson at the English and Foreign Language University), was organized on the occasion of Hindi Diwas in September 2023.
2. Guest lecture was organised on the occasion of ‘Hindi diwas’ on 13th September 2023, on the topic “Women safety challenges and solutions”. The guest speaker was Dr. Sangeetha Vyas,Professor,Department of Hindi,Osmania University.
Organized a guest lecture on occasion of Hindi-Diwas by Dr Pankaja Mehata on 14th September 2019. The department of library science had organized Hindi Books exhibition for the staff & students.
Organizes Annual literary and cultural competitions like Essay writing, Elocution, Poetry recitation and Antakshari.
Students contributes their original work to the college magazine under the guidance of the faculty.
