In a recent update to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai outlined various initiatives by the central government to enhance the use of Hindi, the official language of the Union Government. These measures encompass training programs, technical advancements, and the formation of committees aimed at promoting and monitoring Hindi across different sectors.
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- Government Initiatives: The central government is actively promoting Hindi through various steps across Ministries, Departments, and educational institutions.
- Training Programs: Training has been provided to personnel on Hindi language, translation, and computer usage.
- Technical Tools: Development and implementation of technical tools to aid in the use of Hindi.
- Formation of Committees: Central Hindi Committee, Parliamentary Official Language Committee, Hindi Advisory Committees, and Town Official Language Implementation Committees have been established.
- Monitoring Mechanism: Hindi usage is monitored through eight regional implementation offices of the Official Language Department.
- Ministry of Education’s Role: The Ministry of Education ensures compliance with the Official Languages Act, 1963, and its amendments.
- Incentive Schemes: Schemes like Rajbhasha Kirti, Rajbhasha Gaurav, and Regional Official Language Awards are in place to promote Hindi.
- Constitutional Provisions: The Official Languages Act, 1963, and the Official Languages Rules, 1976 (amended in 1987, 2007, and 2011) provide a legal framework for Hindi’s use.
- Official Language Implementation: The Act specifies the use of Hindi for official purposes, including parliamentary business and central and state acts.
- Commitment to Constitutional Provisions: The government remains committed to upholding the constitutional provisions regarding the official language.
