Dr. Usha Thakur Awarded 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman

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Dr. Usha Thakur was awarded the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman (World Hindi Conference) at a Hindi Samvad event organized by the Embassy of India in Nepal.

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• The award recognized her contributions to the development of Hindi literature.

• Dr. Thakur has translated over 40 works into Hindi and Nepali, strengthening the Hindi language.

• The award is given by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

• The 12th World Hindi Conference was held in Fiji in 2023.

• Dr. Thakur could not attend the conference in Fiji, so she received the award at an event held at Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu.

Vishwa Hindi Samman

• The World Hindi Conference is a global event.

• It celebrates the Modern Standard Hindi register of the Hindustani language.

• The conference gathers Hindi scholars, writers, and laureates from various parts of the world.

• Participants contribute to the promotion and development of the Hindi language.

• Inauguration - January 10, 1975

About Nepal

• The kingdom of Nepal was established by the Shah dynasty.

• It is a landlocked country in South Asia.

• Prime Minister - Pushpa Kamal Dahal

• President - Ram Chandra Paudel

• Capital - Kathmandu

• Currency - Nepalese Rupee