Hindi in Governance Strengthens Public Connect: Jitendra Singh

• Dr. Jitendra Singh stresses wider use of Hindi in governance and science
• Minister says Hindi use in official work has increased over the past decade
• Bharat AI can translate content into 22 Indian languages, aiding communication
• Government promoting regional languages alongside Hindi across departments

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th March: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Monday emphasised the importance of expanding the use of Hindi in governance and scientific communication, stating that greater adoption of the language helps strengthen the connection between government institutions and citizens.

Addressing the Hindi Salahkar Samiti meeting of the Department of Space (DoS) and the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), the minister said that the wider use of Hindi in official work makes administrative and scientific processes more accessible to the public.

Dr. Singh noted that the use of Hindi in official work has increased considerably over the past decade, though further efforts are required to expand its adoption across departments. He pointed out that a few years ago only about 14 percent of official work was conducted in Hindi, highlighting the need for continued efforts to promote the language in government functioning.

The minister appreciated the initiatives taken by organisations such as ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy to encourage the learning and use of Hindi in administrative and technical communication.

Members of the advisory committee also shared suggestions during the meeting, stressing the importance of strengthening Hindi usage in scientific institutions. They recommended closer coordination between departments and advisory members and suggested that regular interactions be organised to review progress and discuss new measures.

The committee also emphasised the need for trained Hindi translators and proposed mandatory training programmes to improve the quality and efficiency of translation work.

Highlighting the role of technology in promoting Indian languages, Dr. Singh said that Bharat AI has the capability to translate content into 22 Indian languages, which can help disseminate knowledge and official communication to a wider audience.

He stressed that such technological tools should be effectively utilised to expand the reach of scientific information and government communication across the country.

The minister also underlined that while the government is promoting Hindi, it is equally committed to encouraging the development and use of regional languages across various departments.

Dr. Singh called for continued engagement between government departments and members of the Hindi advisory committee. He suggested that regular meetings, including virtual interactions, should be organised to ensure follow-up on recommendations and maintain momentum in promoting Hindi in official work.

Before the meeting, the minister visited exhibitions organised by the Department of Space and the Department of Atomic Energy, where various technologies and initiatives were showcased. He also appreciated the efforts made by both departments in making their reports and official communications available in Hindi.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthen the use of Hindi in administrative and scientific work while improving coordination between departments and advisory members.