Lalit Kala Akademi, Regional Centre, Chennai, observed Rajbhasha Hindi Week from 16 to 25 September 2026 on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. As part of the celebrations, a Hindi Calligraphy Writing Competition was organised for the employees on 16 September. On 20 September, a written competition was conducted on the use of Hindi equivalents of words commonly used in official work and daily life. On the occasion, the Regional Secretary encouraged all employees to make greater use of Hindi in their official work. A Hindi Diwas Programme was organised on 24 September, with Dr. Rajalakshmi Krishnan, an 82-year-old retired Professor of Anna Adarsh College for Women, Chennai; In-charge, Nagari Lipi Parishad, Tamil Nadu; and Chairperson, International Education Forum Poetry, Tamil Nadu, as the Chief Guest. In her inspiring address, Dr. Krishnan encouraged the employees to learn Hindi and use it extensively. She also shared her valuable thoughts on the richness, relevance, and diverse dimensions of the Hindi language.