On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Munshi Premchand, the Department of Hindi organized a literary activity on August 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Lecture Hall 07. The session focused on “The Literary Contribution of Munshi Premchand”, aiming to familiarize students with his timeless stories and social commitment through literature.
Munshi Premchand, often referred to as the “Upanyas Samrat” (Emperor of Novels), is one of the most revered figures in Hindi-Urdu literature. His works such as Godaan, Nirmala, Kafan, and Panch Parmeshwar are known for their deep social realism, portrayal of rural life, and emphasis on human values, justice, and empathy. Through his stories, he raised powerful voices against poverty, feudalism, caste discrimination, and social injustice.
The session was hosted by Ms. Srivalli, a student of 2nd BCA-A, who performed the role of master of ceremony. Ms. Nikitha from 2nd BCA-B delivered the welcome speech, highlighting Premchand’s significance in Hindi literature. 20 students from 1st and 2nd year participated actively in the session by sharing their thoughts, reading excerpts, and discussing the social themes in Premchand’s stories.The vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Shraddha, a student of 2nd BCA.
The activity proved to be enriching, engaging students in meaningful discussions and igniting their interest in the socially conscious literature of Munshi Premchand.
Report By,
Mrs. Sujatha G.Nayak
