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President to honour scholars with ‘Hindi Sevi Samman’

New Delhi : President Pranab Mukherjee will present the ‘Hindi Sevi Samman’ for 2012, 2013 and 2014 on Thursday at a function to be held in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

“Fourteen scholars receive this award in seven different categories every year for their contribution in the field of Hindi language and literature. The award consists of one lakh rupees and a certificate,” an official release issued here said.

The Hindi Sevi Samman scheme was initiated by the Central Hindi Institute, Agra, in 1989.