Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 15 Sep: The Indian-Norwegian Information and Cultural Forum organised a special event on Hindi Diwas in Norway. During the ceremony, Forum President Suresh Chandra Shukla announced the conferring of the prestigious ‘Spiel Sanskriti Samman’ upon Padma Shri awardee and Dehradun resident Dr Bhupendra Kumar Singh Sanjay for his outstanding contribution to culture and literature.
In his address, Dr Sanjay recited his poem, “Viksit Bharat Dhyey Hamara”. Through his verses, he appealed to the Indian diaspora to actively contribute towards realising the vision of Viksit Bharat, an initiative spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thereby strengthening their bond with the motherland.
The event also featured an insightful talk by Dr Gaurav Sanjay, who shared valuable tips on maintaining good health and preventing accidents. He highlighted the importance of proper lighting in homes, installing stair railings, ensuring non-slippery bathrooms, consuming calcium and vitamin D-rich diets, and engaging in regular physical activities. He also urged extra caution during snowfall to prevent slips and hip fractures, noting that such injuries are common but potentially life-threatening.
The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from the Indian-Norwegian community, representing diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds including Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, and Punjabi. Attendees warmly welcomed and felicitated Dr Sanjay, appreciating his significant contributions and inspirational message.
