Large Hindi dictionary with common spoken words of Hindi and regional languages to be prepared: MHA Secy

The Joint Regional Official Language Conference and Award Distribution Function was organized for central government offices, banks and undertakings located in east and north-eastern regions etc. by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India was held in Dibrugarh.

Arya said that the Constitution has given us constitutional responsibilities on Official Language and the Department of Official Language ensures compliance of the same. Prime Minister always expresses himself in Hindi and the Home Minster also uses Hindi in his Official work.

She also said that today, connecting Hindi with technology is the need of the hour, which is being constantly endeavored by the Department of Official Language.

Arya said that all our Indian Languages and dialects, big and small, are our cultural heritage. It is the duty of every Indian to protect this heritage consciously. Therefore, it is very important for the dignity of India to take all meaningful steps for the conservation and promotion of Hindi and Indian languages. She also said that these regional official language conferences help in understanding the culture of the country.

Joint Secretary (Official Language) Dr. Meenakshi Jolly said, “I am happy that today this Regional Official Language Conference is being held in Dibrugarh, a major city in North-East India. She said that Hindi is the language of the people of the entire country and is also prevalent in the North-East among the local residents who do not have Hindi as their own mother tongue. This language is prevalent in the North-East along with local languages as people from all over India who come to the North-East in connection with work and tourism communicate with the local language speakers in Hindi. Thus, it is also the language of tourists who want to know and understand the whole of India.

Dr. Meenakshi Jolly said that North East India has adopted its dialects and languages as well as Hindi language with full intimacy and respect. Hindi is not only spreading as a Link language in North-East India but is also inspiring Hindi lovers, writers and litterateurs of North East India to compose literature. Dr. Jolly requested all senior officers to take personal interest in all official language Hindi activities and take necessary steps to create the required awareness and create a conducive, positive and motivating environment towards the use of Hindi in government business to ensure proper implementation of Official Language Policy.