The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) organised its First All India Conference on Official Language 2026 today at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi, with the objective of promoting the progressive use of Hindi as the Official Language in official functioning and governance.

The conference commenced under the guidance of Shri Manish Sinha, Member (Finance), Department of Telecommunications as the chief guest. The inaugural session featured the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the chief guest along with other dignitaries present on the dais. Member (Finance), Advisor(T), Advisor(O), Deputy Director General(C&A), Joint Secretary (Admin), CGCA addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of promoting the use of Hindi in official work. The inaugural session was followed by the welcome of the distinguished speakers.

The first session featured deliberations by Shri Kumar Pal Sharma, Dr. Om Nishchal and Shri Rajesh Srivastav, who shared their perspectives on various aspects of the use, promotion and enrichment of Official Language Hindi. The second session focused on the policies, provisions and tools related to Rajbhasha Hindi, with insights from Smt. Kiran Bharadwaj and Shri Saurabh Arya.

The conference witnessed active participation from dignitaries, officers and officials of the Department of Telecommunications and its attached, subordinate and autonomous offices, along with non-government members. The discussions provided a platform for exchanging ideas and experiences on strengthening the implementation and progressive use of Hindi in official communication and administrative work.

The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Shri Kamal Swaroop, Deputy Director (Official Language). Shri Hemant Kumar, Assistant Director (Official Language), and other officials of the Department of Telecommunications played an active role in organising and ensuring the successful conduct of the conference.

The Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, regularly organises All India and Regional Official Language Conferences to encourage the progressive use of Hindi in accordance with the constitutional provisions and the spirit of Article 351 of the Constitution of India. The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language also emphasises such initiatives to strengthen the use of Hindi in governance and public administration. In this context, the Department of Telecommunications has taken this initiative forward by organising its first All India Conference on Official Language, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Rajbhasha Hindi in official functioning.

 

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