India’s envoys felicitate educator as Hindi teaching begins in Chinese school

India’s Ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, along with the Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, presented an award to Bhavya Mehta of Britannica International Senior Secondary School, marking a significant milestone as Hindi is formally introduced at the school level in China, reports 24brussels.

This initiative broadens the scope of Hindi education, extending beyond existing university programs. Bhavya Mehta, who spearheads the Hindi curriculum at the school, is the daughter of Kirti Chakra awardee Brigadier Ravi Datt Mehta. She has been recognized for her contributions to promoting Indian language and culture internationally, epitomizing a “proud moment for India’s linguistic heritage.”

In a statement on X, India In Shanghai noted, “Hindi teaching takes root in China – A Cultural Milestone #Catchthemyoung. Amb Pradeep Kumar Rawat together with CG @PratikMathur1 felicitated Smt. Bhavya Mehta from the reputed Britannica International Senior Secondary School—the first school to promote Hindi teaching for young students in the region’s international school network!” This post further highlighted the cultural significance of the event, emphasizing Mehta’s lineage as the daughter of a war hero.

The inclusion of Hindi in the curriculum at Britannica International Senior Secondary School now complements existing Hindi language programs at prestigious Chinese universities such as Fudan, SISU, Tsinghua, and Peking University. In recent years, there has been a burgeoning interest in Hindi studies within China, especially in universities known for strong language and international studies departments. This development not only paves the way for long-term language learning but also fosters deeper cultural exchanges between future generations of India and China.

Additionally, the Consul General of India in Shanghai remarked that China remains one of the preferred destinations for Indian students pursuing higher education, particularly in MBBS courses, further underscoring the strengthening educational ties between the two nations.