New Delhi, September 13: The Sixth All India Official Language Conference will focus on strengthening the use of Hindi in official work while promoting greater coordination between Hindi and other Indian languages, with discussions planned on technology, translation, literature and the wider use of Indian languages.
A special session at the two-day conference will examine the role of Nagar Rajbhasha Karyanvayan Samitis (NARAKAS) in implementing the government’s official language policy at the grassroots level.
The session will review the functioning and achievements of NARAKAS and discuss their contribution to expanding the use of Hindi in official communication.
NARAKAS that have demonstrated outstanding performance in official-language implementation will also be recognised during the event.The second day of the conference, scheduled for September 15, will feature a special interaction with noted lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir. Known for his patriotic and nationally themed works, Muntashir will share his views with participants during the session.
A cultural programme hosted by the Maharashtra Government will follow, highlighting the state’s diverse artistic and cultural traditions.
An exhibition will also be organised at the conference venue, featuring 32 stalls from various institutions, organisations, banks and ministries. The exhibition will showcase initiatives, publications and achievements connected with Hindi and other Indian languages.
The Maharashtra Government will have two dedicated stalls, while the Rajbhasha Department and Publication Department will also participate with their respective stalls.
During the two-day event, participants will deliberate on a range of issues, including the development of Hindi as the Official Language, people’s language and a link language. Discussions will also cover coordination between Hindi and other Indian languages, the role of technology in language development, translation, literature and measures for expanding the reach of Hindi.
The conference also highlights the constitutional framework governing the development of Hindi. Article 343 of the Constitution provides for Hindi in the Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union, while Article 351 places responsibility on the Union to promote and develop Hindi.
The Department of Official Language has been working towards fulfilling these constitutional responsibilities through various initiatives aimed at strengthening the use of Hindi in official communication.
The conference is expected to provide a platform for wider dialogue on language development while emphasising that the growth of Hindi should go hand in hand with cooperation and coordination with India’s other languages.
The event is therefore being positioned not only as a platform for promoting Hindi but also as an opportunity to strengthen linguistic dialogue, translation, technological cooperation and cultural exchange across India’s diverse language landscape.
