The Official Language Unit, National Institute of Technology Calicut (NIT Calicut), in association with the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Kozhikode, conducted a five-day Validation Course on Hindi Typing/Hindi Word Processing for Central Government employees of TOLIC member offices from 10 to 14 August 2026 at the E-CUBE Resource Centre, Central Library, NIT Calicut. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the Central Hindi Training Institute (CHTI), Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

The programme was inaugurated by Prof. A. Shaija, Dean (Planning & Development), NIT Calicut, who highlighted the importance of Hindi typing skills in the contemporary professional environment. Shri Anil Kumar, Member-Secretary, TOLIC, Kozhikode and Chief Manager, State Bank of India, chaired the inaugural session and emphasized the role of Hindi typing in enhancing efficiency, accuracy and accessibility in the workplace.

Shri Bhagwan Das, Assistant Director, Central Hindi Training Institute, served as the Expert-cum-Resource Person. The participants received practical training in Unicode typing using the Inscript method, Hindi word processing, proof-checking, official letter drafting and data preparation.

The valedictory session was graced by Dr. Arun F. Adrakatti, Officer-in-Charge, Official Language Unit, NIT Calicut, who highlighted the importance of such capacity-building programmes in strengthening the effective use of Official Language Hindi.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Smt. Aasa P. M., Junior Translation Officer, Official Language Unit, who expressed gratitude to the Director, NIT Calicut, TOLIC, Kozhikode, Hindi Teaching Scheme, Ministry of Home Affairs, and all Deans, the Registrar and other officers for their support and cooperation.

The successful completion of the programme reaffirms NIT Calicut’s commitment to promoting the progressive use of Rajbhasha Hindi and fostering technical efficiency and inclusivity in Administrative and Academic activities.