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Director’s Message

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  • Name : Prof. Sunil Baburao Kulkarni Deshgavankar
  • Designation : Director, Central Hindi Institute and Secretary, Central Hindi Teaching Board

Driven by the core ethos of "illuminating the life of every individual," the Central Hindi Institute has achieved the extraordinary feat—spanning the long, memorable, and gratifying period from its inception in 1961 to the present day—of training thousands of students from non-Hindi-speaking regions and abroad in the Hindi language; furthermore, the Institute has played a pivotal role in securing a distinct global identity for Hindi.

Every year, students from various countries come to the institute to pursue Hindi studies; consequently, the institute’s Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee Auditorium serves as a microcosm representing both a "Mini-India" and a "Mini-World." The Kendriya Hindi Sansthan has always held a unique standing in the field of promoting and propagating the Hindi language; further enhancing this distinguished reputation, the Government of India has conferred upon the institute the status of a "Deemed-to-be University of a Special Category."

The Institute will remain ceaselessly committed to making Hindi all-inclusive on a global stage, and to acquainting the entire world with the Indian knowledge tradition through the medium of Hindi language and literature.

With best wishes for the bright future of the institute.

  • Date of Birth: June 1, 1975
  • Place of Birth: Deshgavhankar, Taluka – Ambad, District – Jalna, Maharashtra.
  • Educational Qualifications: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET, and B.J. (Journalism)
  • Service Experience: 24 Years
  • Research Areas: Medieval Poetry, Comparative Research, Translation, Social Harmony, Saint Literature, and Diverse Skill Development.

Reference Books :

  • Progressive Consciousness in the Poetry of Kabir and Tukaram

  • Discourse on Contemporary Literature

  • Saint-Poets: Pioneers of Social Harmony

  • Linguistic Communication

  • Development of Hindi Writing Skills and Functionality

Translated Books :

  • I Carry the Palanquin of Poetry (A Poetry Collection Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Daman (A Poetry Collection Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: Diverse Facets of His Personality’ (Intellectual Literature Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • WhatsApp and Other Tales of Creatures (A Collection of Children's Stories Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Social Harmony: Nature and Concept (A Conceptual Book Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Indian Village Economy and Politics (Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik BA First Year Text Book)

  • Population Studies: Evaluation Research (Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik — B.A. First Year Textbook)

Edited Books :

  • Modern Concepts of Saint Literature

  • Hindi as the National Language: How Accurate, How Inspiring

  • Social Harmony Expressed in Indian Bhakti Literature

  • Hindi Literature: Contemporary Dimensions

  • Sant Literature: Contemporary Dimensions

Edited Textbooks :

  • Non-Fiction Prose Genres B.A.2nd Year Art Hindi

  • Selected Hindi One-Act Plays: B.A. Second Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Songs and New Songs: A Collection — B.A. Second Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Indian Saint Poetry Tradition — B.A. Third Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Folk Literature of Khandesh B.A. 3rd Year Arts Hindi

  • Contemporary Marathi Translated Poems — M.A. (First Year) Hindi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

  • Timeless Stories of Hindi — M.A. Hindi (First Year) — K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Sahitya Sarita — B.A. Hindi (First Year) — Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Sahitya Gandha — B.Com. (Hindi), First Year — Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Creation and publication of the “Hindi-Marathi Adhyeta Kosh” (Learning Dictionary), with financial assistance from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi, and the Central Hindi Institute, Agra. (Completed)
  • A grant of Rs. 7,46,000/- was sanctioned by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, under a Major Research Project titled "A Comparative Study of Social Harmony Expressed in Indian Bhakti Literature." (Completed)
  • A major research project on the subject "Folk Literature of the Marathi Language" has been sanctioned by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra (Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi). (In progress)
  • Submission of a proposal amounting to Rs. 50,00,000/- on the subject: “Diverse Skill Development Manifested in Indian Bhakti Literature: A Comparative Study (with Special Reference to...)” — under the STRIDE Component-II scheme, implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.
  • The ICSSR, New Delhi, has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- for a major research project on the topic: "Social Harmony Expressed in Hindi and Marathi Saint Literature: A Comparative Study."

  • Invited as a special guest to the blogger conference held in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Presentation of views on the literature of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe as a special speaker at an international seminar held in Moscow, Russia.
  • At the 12th World Hindi Conference held in the city of Nadi, Fiji, a special speaker expressed their views on the subject: "Hindi Cinema in the Global Landscape."

  • Number of research papers published in international research journals: 19
  • Number of research papers published in national research journals: 40

  • Number of lectures delivered as a special invitee—serving as a session chair or subject presenter—at international and national seminars: 70
  • National and State level seminars organized: 15
  • Number of lectures delivered at various locations: 90

  • Editing of 18 Hindi textbooks for classes 5 through 10 at the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati), Pune.
  • Honorable Member of Maharashtra State Hindi Sahitya Academy, Mumbai for three years

  • An esteemed member for two years of the Free Book Distribution Committee of the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi.
  • Responsibility as Chief Coordinator of the Construction Committee for the Hindi–Marathi Learners' Dictionary, produced by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra.
  • Coordination of the Committee for the Translation of Five Books from Marathi to Hindi, Uttar Pradesh Language Institute, Lucknow
  • Honorable Members of the Committee for the Award of the 'Non-Hindi Speaking Hindi Writers' Award, constituted by the Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi.
  • Vice President Hinditar Pradesh, Bharatiya Hindi Parishad, Prayagraj Year 2023-2025
  • Chairperson, Board of Hindi Studies, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Five Years)
  • Nominated Member, Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Maharaj University, Nagpur Year 2023-2028
  • Member, Board of Research, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Name Director Member, Annabhau Sathe Study Centre, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Coordinator – Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Centre, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • Program Officer – Degree and Post Graduate Department, National Service Scheme Department (six years)
  • Co-coordinator – 'Avishkar' University-Level Competition; Member, Board of Hindi Studies, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Aurangabad (2017–2021).
  • Member, Hindi Study Board, Fergusson College, Pune 2022-2026
  • Member – Hindi Study Board Wilson College, Mumbai
  • Member Hindi Study Board, Garware College, Pune
  • Member, Hindi Study Board, Sandeep University, Nashik
  • Member- Academy Council, Kabchowumvi, Jalgaon

  • Present substantive post in the parent institution – Head of the Department of Hindi and Chairperson, Board of Hindi Studies, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, Maharashtra
  • Currently –Director, Central Hindi Institute and Secretary, Central Hindi Teaching Board
  • Email – sunilkulkarni38@gmail.com
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  • Member, Hindi Study Board, Sandeep University, Nashik
  • Member- Academy Council, Kabchowumvi, Jalgaon
  • Nominated Member, Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Maharaj University, Nagpur Year 2023-2028
  • Member, Board of Research, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Name Director Member, Annabhau Sathe Study Centre, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Coordinator – Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Centre, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • Program Officer – Degree and Post Graduate Department, National Service Scheme Department (six years)
  • Co-coordinator – 'Avishkar' University-Level Competition; Member, Board of Hindi Studies, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Aurangabad (2017–2021).
  • Member, Hindi Study Board, Fergusson College, Pune 2022-2026
  • Member – Hindi Study Board Wilson College, Mumbai
  • Member Hindi Study Board, Garware College, Pune

Extracurricular Activities

  • An esteemed member for two years of the Free Book Distribution Committee of the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi.
  • Responsibility as Chief Coordinator of the Construction Committee for the Hindi–Marathi Learners' Dictionary, produced by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra.
  • Coordination of the Committee for the Translation of Five Books from Marathi to Hindi, Uttar Pradesh Language Institute, Lucknow
  • Honorable Members of the Committee for the Award of the 'Non-Hindi Speaking Hindi Writers' Award, constituted by the Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi.
  • Vice President Hinditar Pradesh, Bharatiya Hindi Parishad, Prayagraj Year 2023-2025
  • Chairperson, Board of Hindi Studies, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Five Years)

Seminars and Lectures

  • Number of lectures delivered as a special invitee—serving as a session chair or subject presenter—at international and national seminars: 70
  • National and State level seminars organized: 15
  • Number of lectures delivered at various locations: 90

Textbook

  • Editing of 18 Hindi textbooks for classes 5 through 10 at the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati), Pune.
  • Honorable Member of Maharashtra State Hindi Sahitya Academy, Mumbai for three years
  • 5. The ICSSR, New Delhi, has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- for a major research project on the topic: "Social Harmony Expressed in Hindi and Marathi Saint Literature: A Comparative Study."

Foreign Travel

  • Invited as a special guest to the blogger conference held in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Presentation of views on the literature of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe as a special speaker at an international seminar held in Moscow, Russia.
  • At the 12th World Hindi Conference held in the city of Nadi, Fiji, a special speaker expressed their views on the subject: "Hindi Cinema in the Global Landscape."

Published Dissertation

  • Number of research papers published in international research journals: 19
  • Number of research papers published in national research journals: 40

Research Project

  • 1. Creation and publication of the “Hindi-Marathi Adhyeta Kosh” (Learning Dictionary), with financial assistance from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi, and the Central Hindi Institute, Agra. (Completed)
  • 2. A grant of Rs. 7,46,000/- was sanctioned by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, under a Major Research Project titled "A Comparative Study of Social Harmony Expressed in Indian Bhakti Literature." (Completed)
  • 3. A major research project on the subject "Folk Literature of the Marathi Language" has been sanctioned by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra (Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi). (In progress)
  • 4. Submission of a proposal amounting to Rs. 50,00,000/- on the subject: “Diverse Skill Development Manifested in Indian Bhakti Literature: A Comparative Study (with Special Reference to...)” — under the STRIDE Component-II scheme, implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.

Edited Textbooks :

  • Non-Fiction Prose Genres B.A.2nd Year Art Hindi

  • Selected Hindi One-Act Plays: B.A. Second Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Songs and New Songs: A Collection — B.A. Second Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Indian Saint Poetry Tradition — B.A. Third Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Folk Literature of Khandesh B.A. 3rd Year Arts Hindi

  • Contemporary Marathi Translated Poems — M.A. (First Year) Hindi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

  • Timeless Stories of Hindi — M.A. Hindi (First Year) — K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Sahitya Sarita — B.A. Hindi (First Year) — Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Sahitya Gandha — B.Com. (Hindi), First Year — Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

Translated Books :

  • I Carry the Palanquin of Poetry (A Poetry Collection Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Daman (A Poetry Collection Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: Diverse Facets of His Personality’ (Intellectual Literature Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • WhatsApp and Other Tales of Creatures (A Collection of Children's Stories Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Social Harmony: Nature and Concept (A Conceptual Book Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Indian Village Economy and Politics (Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik BA First Year Text Book)

  • Population Studies: Evaluation Research (Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik — B.A. First Year Textbook)

Published Literature

Reference Books :

  • Progressive Consciousness in the Poetry of Kabir and Tukaram

  • Discourse on Contemporary Literature

  • Saint-Poets: Pioneers of Social Harmony

  • Linguistic Communication

  • Development of Hindi Writing Skills and Functionality

Edited Books :

  • Modern Concepts of Saint Literature

  • Hindi as the National Language: How Accurate, How Inspiring

  • Social Harmony Expressed in Indian Bhakti Literature

  • Hindi Literature: Contemporary Dimensions

  • Sant Literature: Contemporary Dimensions

Personal Details:

  • Date of Birth: June 1, 1975
  • Place of Birth: Deshgavhankar, Taluka – Ambad, District – Jalna, Maharashtra.
  • Educational Qualifications: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET, and B.J. (Journalism)
  • Service Experience: 24 Years
  • Research Areas: Medieval Poetry, Comparative Research, Translation, Social Harmony, Saint Literature, and Diverse Skill Development.
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Personal Details:

  • Date of Birth: June 1, 1975
  • Place of Birth: Deshgavhankar, Taluka – Ambad, District – Jalna, Maharashtra.
  • Educational Qualifications: M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., SET, and B.J. (Journalism)
  • Service Experience: 24 Years
  • Research Areas: Medieval Poetry, Comparative Research, Translation, Social Harmony, Saint Literature, and Diverse Skill Development.

Published Literature

Reference Books :

  • Progressive Consciousness in the Poetry of Kabir and Tukaram

  • Discourse on Contemporary Literature

  • Saint-Poets: Pioneers of Social Harmony

  • Linguistic Communication

  • Development of Hindi Writing Skills and Functionality

Edited Books :

  • Modern Concepts of Saint Literature

  • Hindi as the National Language: How Accurate, How Inspiring

  • Social Harmony Expressed in Indian Bhakti Literature

  • Hindi Literature: Contemporary Dimensions

  • Sant Literature: Contemporary Dimensions

Translated Books :

  • I Carry the Palanquin of Poetry (A Poetry Collection Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Daman (A Poetry Collection Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • ‘Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: Diverse Facets of His Personality’ (Intellectual Literature Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • WhatsApp and Other Tales of Creatures (A Collection of Children's Stories Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Social Harmony: Nature and Concept (A Conceptual Book Translated from Marathi into Hindi)

  • Indian Village Economy and Politics (Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik BA First Year Text Book)

  • Population Studies: Evaluation Research (Yashwantrao Chavan Open University, Nashik — B.A. First Year Textbook)

Edited Textbooks :

  • Non-Fiction Prose Genres B.A.2nd Year Art Hindi

  • Selected Hindi One-Act Plays: B.A. Second Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Songs and New Songs: A Collection — B.A. Second Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Indian Saint Poetry Tradition — B.A. Third Year (Arts) — Hindi

  • Folk Literature of Khandesh B.A. 3rd Year Arts Hindi

  • Contemporary Marathi Translated Poems — M.A. (First Year) Hindi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

  • Timeless Stories of Hindi — M.A. Hindi (First Year) — K.B.C. North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Sahitya Sarita — B.A. Hindi (First Year) — Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

  • Sahitya Gandha — B.Com. (Hindi), First Year — Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon

Research Project

  • 1. Creation and publication of the “Hindi-Marathi Adhyeta Kosh” (Learning Dictionary), with financial assistance from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi, and the Central Hindi Institute, Agra. (Completed)
  • 2. A grant of Rs. 7,46,000/- was sanctioned by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, under a Major Research Project titled "A Comparative Study of Social Harmony Expressed in Indian Bhakti Literature." (Completed)
  • 3. A major research project on the subject "Folk Literature of the Marathi Language" has been sanctioned by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra (Ministry of Education, Government of India, New Delhi). (In progress)
  • 4. Submission of a proposal amounting to Rs. 50,00,000/- on the subject: “Diverse Skill Development Manifested in Indian Bhakti Literature: A Comparative Study (with Special Reference to...)” — under the STRIDE Component-II scheme, implemented by the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, and Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi.
  • 5. The ICSSR, New Delhi, has sanctioned an amount of Rs. 5,00,000/- for a major research project on the topic: "Social Harmony Expressed in Hindi and Marathi Saint Literature: A Comparative Study."

Foreign Travel

  • Invited as a special guest to the blogger conference held in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  • Presentation of views on the literature of Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe as a special speaker at an international seminar held in Moscow, Russia.
  • At the 12th World Hindi Conference held in the city of Nadi, Fiji, a special speaker expressed their views on the subject: "Hindi Cinema in the Global Landscape."

Published Dissertation

  • Number of research papers published in international research journals: 19
  • Number of research papers published in national research journals: 40

Seminars and Lectures

  • Number of lectures delivered as a special invitee—serving as a session chair or subject presenter—at international and national seminars: 70
  • National and State level seminars organized: 15
  • Number of lectures delivered at various locations: 90

Textbook

  • Editing of 18 Hindi textbooks for classes 5 through 10 at the Maharashtra State Bureau of Textbook Production and Curriculum Research (Balbharati), Pune.
  • Honorable Member of Maharashtra State Hindi Sahitya Academy, Mumbai for three years

Extracurricular Activities

  • An esteemed member for two years of the Free Book Distribution Committee of the Ministry of Human Resource Development and the Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi.
  • Responsibility as Chief Coordinator of the Construction Committee for the Hindi–Marathi Learners' Dictionary, produced by the Central Institute of Hindi, Agra.
  • Coordination of the Committee for the Translation of Five Books from Marathi to Hindi, Uttar Pradesh Language Institute, Lucknow
  • Honorable Members of the Committee for the Award of the 'Non-Hindi Speaking Hindi Writers' Award, constituted by the Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi.
  • Vice President Hinditar Pradesh, Bharatiya Hindi Parishad, Prayagraj Year 2023-2025
  • Chairperson, Board of Hindi Studies, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Five Years)
  • Nominated Member, Rashtra Sant Tukdoji Maharaj University, Nagpur Year 2023-2028
  • Member, Board of Research, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Name Director Member, Annabhau Sathe Study Centre, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
  • Coordinator – Unnat Bharat Abhiyan Centre, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
  • Program Officer – Degree and Post Graduate Department, National Service Scheme Department (six years)
  • Co-coordinator – 'Avishkar' University-Level Competition; Member, Board of Hindi Studies, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Aurangabad (2017–2021).
  • Member, Hindi Study Board, Fergusson College, Pune 2022-2026
  • Member – Hindi Study Board Wilson College, Mumbai
  • Member Hindi Study Board, Garware College, Pune
  • Member Hindi Study Board, Garware College, Pune
  • Member, Hindi Study Board, Sandeep University, Nashik
  • Member- Academy Council, Kabchowumvi, Jalgaon