Department of Financial Services receives 'Rajbhasha Kirti' first prize for excellent implementation of Hindi
The Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, has been awarded the 'Rajbhasha Kirti' first prize for the year 2025-26. The award was presented during the Hindi Diwas and the 6th All India Official Language Conference held in Navi Mumbai. The department received this honor for the effective and innovative use of Hindi in official work.
The Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance has been honored for its outstanding work in the field of the official language, Hindi. The department was awarded the 'Rajbhasha Kirti' first prize for the year 2025-26. This award was presented in the category of ministries and departments with fewer than 300 personnel.
This prestigious honor was conferred during the Hindi Diwas and the 6th All India Official Language Conference held on September 14-15, 2026, at Vashi, Navi Mumbai. The event was presided over by the Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, Amit Shah.
On behalf of the Department of Financial Services, Additional Secretary Harihar Mishra received the award from the Home Minister. Representatives from various ministries, departments, and institutions across the country participated in this conference.
The award was presented to the department by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, for the excellent implementation of Hindi. The department has undertaken several notable initiatives to promote the effective use of the official language.
The primary basis for the award was the encouragement of the maximum use of Hindi in official duties. Additionally, the work done by the department toward the creative and innovative use of Hindi was also highly appreciated.
This achievement reflects the efforts made by the department to effectively implement the official language policy. This honor has boosted the morale of the department's officers and staff.
During the conference, discussions were also held on innovations in the field of the official language. This performance by the Department of Financial Services serves as a source of inspiration for other government institutions.
Following the receipt of the award, the department has resolved to further strengthen the use of Hindi in its operations. This recognition underscores the importance of the official language in government functioning.