MGAHV Wardha to Organise National Seminar on 200 Years of Hindi Journalism from November 4

Nagpur, 3 November 2026

Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya (MGAHV), Wardha, through its Department of Mass Communication, will organise a two-day national seminar on November 4 and 5 to mark 200 years of Hindi journalism. Titled “Hindi Patrakarita ke Do Sau Varsh: Virasat, Sarokar aur Viksit Bharat ka Sankalp”, the seminar will examine the historical journey of Hindi journalism, its rich legacy, social concerns and contemporary relevance. Discussions will also focus on its role in the making of a developed India and the ethical dimensions, possibilities and challenges of journalism in the age of artificial intelligence.

The seminar will bring together eminent scholars, academicians and senior journalists associated with leading educational institutions, media organisations and literary and cultural bodies from across the country. The speakers will include Prof. Manoj Dayal, Vice-Chancellor of Kushabhau Thakre University of Journalism and Mass Communication, Raipur; Prof. Baldev Bhai Sharma, former Chairman of the National Book Trust; Padma Shri Vijay Datt Shridhar, founder of Sapre Museum, Bhopal; and Prof. Ram Mohan Pathak, former Vice-Chancellor of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai. Other speakers include Shri Rakesh Sharma, Editor of Veena magazine; Prof. Sanjay Dwivedi, former Director General of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi; Shri Balendu Sharma Dadhich, CEO of Algo Technologies, Dubai; Prof. Mahavir Singh, former Director of All India Radio, Delhi; Prof. Dharmesh Dhawankar, Head of the Department of Mass Communication at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University; Shri Prakash Dubey, Group Editor of Dainik Bhaskar; and Shri Vikas Mishra, Senior Editor of Lokmat Samachar, Nagpur.

The academic sessions will focus on the legacy of Hindi journalism, the ethics and challenges of artificial intelligence, language and culture in the context of a developed India, and social concerns and nation-building. The discussions will also explore the historical contribution of Hindi journalism and its evolving role in the changing media landscape.

University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumud Sharma will be the patron of the seminar. Dr. Rajesh Lehkapure, Head of the Department of Mass Communication and Associate Professor, will provide guidance, while Dr. Renu Singh, Assistant Professor in the department, will coordinate the event. Dr. Sandeep Kumar Verma, Dr. Geeta Sahu and University Public Relations Officer Shri Buddhadas Mirge will serve as co-coordinators. The seminar aims to encourage meaningful dialogue on the present responsibilities and future possibilities of Hindi journalism, including its role in upholding democratic values, addressing social concerns and contributing to the vision of a developed India.

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