Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Minister of State for Earth Sciences; and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today called for stronger efforts to adopt Hindi across government establishments, noting that practical use of the language in official work is key to its growth and relevance.

Chairing the meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), the Minister said that no language can develop sustainably unless it is linked with employment, underlining the importance of Hindi as a functional and communication tool in governance.

Dr. Jitendra Singh said that over the past decade, there has been a visible change in the language ecosystem in government institutions. He observed that Hindi usage in central departments has grown steadily, with the language increasingly chosen for administrative documents, communication, and training material. At the same time, he acknowledged the operational pressures that departments face when increasing bilingual documentation, noting that greater use of Hindi should be encouraged while balancing workload realities.

The Minister remarked that regions previously perceived as outside the Hindi linguistic sphere, including Mizoram, are now witnessing rising demand for Hindi education and communication. He cited examples of recruitment preferences in service sectors where working knowledge of both English and Hindi is increasingly viewed as an advantage. He added that the shift reflects broader societal and professional trends, especially with expanding job opportunities in sectors where dual-language skills improve employability.

Launching three publications during the meeting — Kaushal Magazine of DoPT, Sopan of the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, and Karnatak Ki Shreniyaan, authored by Advisory Committee member Ms. Ambuja Malkhedkar — Dr. Jitendra Singh said that knowledge-driven Hindi literature must grow further in areas such as administration, science, and technology. He also suggested that departments recognise officials who demonstrate excellence in Hindi and take steps to ensure that websites, documents and public-facing material are accessible in Hindi.

Committee members presented a range of proposals, including increasing Hindi in departmental proceedings, encouraging science communication in Hindi, and expanding digital content through social media. They also highlighted the availability of technical tools and resources through universities to support officials. Dr. Jitendra Singh invited members to continue sharing suggestions even outside formal meetings, urging them to approach the department whenever they notice gaps, errors, or opportunities for improvement in language usage and policy.

The Minister also emphasised that the growth of Hindi should not come at the expense of other Indian languages. Appreciating the linguistic discipline of several officers from southern states who use precise Hindi in documentation, he said that both Hindi and regional languages must be strengthened to preserve diversity while creating inclusive communication frameworks.

Some members underlined that meaningful linguistic development is possible only when Hindi is linked with employment opportunities, with references to experiences in educational policy and corporate hiring trends over the years. The Minister agreed, noting that language becomes relevant when it unlocks work, learning and mobility, and pointed to emerging demand from parents and communities even in non-Hindi-speaking states.

The meeting ended with broad consensus on expanding Hindi usage in administration while upholding India’s multilingual character. It reaffirmed the government’s intent to deepen the language’s presence in governance, ensure accessibility of official information in Hindi, and continue dialogue on linguistic practices across ministries and departments.

 

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