Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya addresses Hindi Advisory Committee meeting of Sports Ministry
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the Hindi Advisory Committee meeting of the ministry in New Delhi. He stated that as India's global influence grows, the need for Hindi will also increase. He urged for the promotion of Hindi in official work and daily life, emphasizing that the preservation and enrichment of all Indian languages are essential.
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, chaired the meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports at the Sports Authority of India (SAI), New Delhi. The meeting was attended by Sports Secretary Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, Rajya Sabha member Ms. Swati Maliwal, and senior ministry officials.
Addressing the meeting, Dr. Mandaviya stated that the strength of any nation is reflected in its language. He emphasized that as India's global power increases, the demand for Hindi worldwide will also rise. He urged that Hindi should not be limited to meetings but should become a part of official work and daily communication.
The Minister clarified that promoting Hindi does not mean neglecting other regional languages. He asserted that the preservation and promotion of all regional languages in India are necessary. Referring to the New Education Policy, he noted that knowledge of Hindi and English alongside regional languages opens new opportunities for students.
Dr. Mandaviya stated that confidence and commitment within society are required to promote Hindi. He added that as the world seeks to engage with India, the need to learn Hindi will naturally grow. Recalling the views of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Lokmanya Tilak, he mentioned that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also consistently emphasizes the promotion of Indian languages.
During the meeting, committee members provided updates on the progress made regarding the use of Hindi as an official language in their respective departments. Efforts made by the ministry to increase the use of Hindi in official correspondence were also discussed.
Members and experts offered several creative suggestions to make information about government schemes accessible to the public in simple Hindi. Dr. Mandaviya appreciated these suggestions and stated that they would be seriously considered to make the practical use of Hindi more effective.