**Executive Summary**
On April 16, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the sixth convocation of Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya in Wardha, Maharashtra. The President emphasized the role of Indian languages in expressing the national soul and called for the eradication of colonial mindsets. Key action items included promoting inter-linguistic dialogue and leveraging native languages to achieve the goals of an "Atmanirbhar" and "Viksit Bharat."
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Linguistic and Cultural Identity**
* The President stated that the "soul of India" finds expression through Indian languages, which share a single stream of culture and consciousness.
* Inter-linguistic dialogue among students from various regions, including the North-East, is essential for the advancement of all Indian languages, including Hindi.
* Students are encouraged to take pride in Indian heritage and avoid opposing any language.
**National Objectives**
* A primary objective is to eradicate the vestiges of a colonial mindset among the youth.
* There is a focused effort to re-establish the Indian tradition of knowledge to strengthen national identity and self-confidence.
**Educational Philosophy**
* Meaningful education must be linked to the life necessities of the majority of citizens and serve the national interest.
* Education that fails to serve the national interest is categorized as "un-national education."
* Gandhian ideals remain relevant, viewing education as the foundation of self-reliance and an instrument for advocating for the masses.
**Innovation and Nation Building**
* Native languages are identified as the only effective vehicles for original thought, exploration, and innovation.
* The "National Education Policy" is highlighted as a key initiative driving the nation toward becoming a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India).
* Original works, rather than mere imitations, are required to enhance India's prestige on the global stage.
**Impact Analysis**
**Students and Youth**
**Impact**
They are identified as the primary drivers of national identity and the "Viksit Bharat" initiative. They are encouraged to shift from a colonial mindset to one rooted in Indian traditions.
**Action Required**
Students must take pride in their heritage, pursue original innovation in their own languages, and contribute to nation-building through self-reliance.
**Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya Stakeholders**
**Impact**
The university is framed as a critical center for promoting Hindi and fostering inter-linguistic harmony. Its identity is intrinsically linked to Gandhian values.
**Action Required**
Faculty and administrators must work with unwavering resolve toward the promotion and development of Hindi and other Indian languages while adhering to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.
**The Education Sector / Policy Makers**
**Impact**
The document reinforces the direction of the National Education Policy and the move toward an education system that serves the "majority of citizens."
**Action Required**
Maintain the momentum of current initiatives that promote Indian languages as the bedrock of a self-reliant nation.
Key Entities Referenced
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha, Maharashtra: The central university hosting its sixth convocation ceremony focused on the promotion and development of Hindi and other Indian languages.
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who addressed the convocation, emphasizing the eradication of a colonial mindset and the importance of Indian languages.
National Education Policy: The national policy document cited as a key initiative driving the country's educational advancement and the promotion of Indian languages.
Mahatma Gandhi: The historical figure whose ideals of self-reliance and 'meaningful education' serve as the foundational philosophy for the university and its curriculum.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES CONVOCATION
CEREMONY OF MAHATMA GANDHI
ANTARRASHTRIYA HINDI VISHWAVIDYALAYA
THE SOUL OF INDIA FINDS EXPRESSION THROUGH INDIAN
LANGUAGES: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
Posted On: 16 APR 2026 4:06PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the sixth convocation ceremony of Mahatma Gandhi
Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya at Wardha, Maharashtra today (April 16, 2026).
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the soul of India finds expression through Indian
languages. A single stream of culture, sensibility and consciousness flows through the various Indian
languages. She was happy to note that students from various states across the country, including those
from the North-Eastern region, are pursuing their education at the Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi
Vishwavidyalaya. She underlined that this tradition of inter-linguistic dialogue will contribute to the
advancement of all Indian languages, including Hindi.The President advised students to take pride in our heritage. She said that with this spirit of national pride,
they must give special attention to two national objectives. These objectives are intrinsically linked to
Indianness, our national identity and the talent and self-confidence of our fellow citizens, particularly the
youth. These are to eradicate the vestiges of a colonial mindset and to re-establish the Indian tradition of
knowledge. She advised students not to oppose any language, but to take pride in Indian languages.
The President said that naming this university after the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, is entirely
befitting. It is expected of everyone associated with this university that they will work with unwavering
resolve towards the promotion and development of Hindi and other Indian languages. She expressed
confidence that by adhering to the ideals of Bapu, all stakeholders of the Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya
Hindi Vishwavidyalaya will continue to constantly enhance the glory of the university.The President said that Gandhiji regarded education as the foundation of self-reliance. He emphasised that
only the education linked to the life necessities of the majority of the citizens constitutes meaningful
education. He termed any education that did not serve the national interest as ‘un-national education’ and
criticised it. He regarded the ability to understand the sentiments of the people, to take an interest in the
lives of the masses, and to advocate on their behalf as an integral part of meaningful education. The
President highlighted that Gandhiji's views on education remain just as useful today as they were nearly a
hundred years ago.
The President said that it is our own language alone that can serve as the language of creation, of
exploration and of original thought and innovation. We must create original works, not mere imitations.
We aspire to build a strong, Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. The realisation of such an India is possible
only upon the bedrock of Indian languages. Driven by various initiatives, including the ‘National
Education Policy’, our nation is advancing in the right direction. She expressed confidence that the young
students of the Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya will not only achieve personal
growth but also make substantial contributions to nation-building, thereby enhancing India’s prestige on
the global stage.
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