Hindi language training for Sri Lanka Police

On the occasion of the World Hindi Day on January 10, 2022, the High Commission of India launched a ‘Hindi Proficiency Course’ for Sri Lanka Police personnel.

 

 The launch event was held at the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the High Commission and was attended by Secretary, Ministry of Public Security Major General (retd.) Jagath Alwis, as the Chief Guest, and Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne, as the Guest of Honour. Acting High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Vinod K. Jacob also graced the occasion. The programme was attended by 70 senior Police officers and officials of the Sri Lanka Police, in a statement the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.

 

During the event, the Acting High Commissioner read out special messages of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar. Video messages of Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Mrs. Meenakshi Lekhi, and High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay, were also shared with the audience.

 

In his message, extending his wishes on the World Hindi Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the popularity of the Hindi language and its increasing usage in Information and Communication technology. Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar also extended his good wishes and expressed happiness on the organization of various events by Indian Missions abroad commemorating the World Hindi Day.