Parliamentary Panel Reviews Hindi Implementation in Government Departments During Jaisalmer Meeting
The second sub-committee of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language has successfully concluded its intensive two-day meeting in the historic city of Jaisalmer. This significant gathering focused on evaluating the use and progress of Hindi across various departments of the Union government, while discussing comprehensive strategies to promote the official language more effectively.
Comprehensive Review of Hindi Usage Across Government Functions
During the crucial meeting, committee members conducted a thorough assessment of Hindi implementation in multiple official domains. The review encompassed office work procedures, official correspondence protocols, training programs, information board displays, website content, and public relations activities. Following this detailed evaluation, the sub-committee issued specific guidelines aimed at maximizing Hindi usage across all these operational areas.
Representatives from approximately 24 central government departments presented detailed reports about their Hindi implementation efforts. Notable participating departments included North Western Railway, Food Corporation of India (FCI), Central Ground Water Board, Meteorological Department, Locust Department, Container Corporation of India Limited from Jodhpur, Chief Workshop Manager's Office from Bikaner, and All India Radio. Each department showcased their specific initiatives and achievements in conducting official work in Hindi.
Exhibitions and Departmental Presentations
The meeting featured specialized exhibitions organized by participating departments that highlighted practical implementation of the official language policy. These displays demonstrated how various government bodies are incorporating Hindi into their daily operations and public interfaces. The exhibitions served as both educational tools and platforms for sharing best practices among different departments.
Committee Members Emphasize People-Oriented Administration
Committee members unanimously emphasized that effective implementation of Hindi makes government administration more accessible and people-oriented. They stressed that adopting Hindi with priority in daily work enhances public engagement and understanding of government processes. The members advocated for implementing Hindi in a manner that is simple, clear, and effective, ensuring it serves as a bridge between the government and citizens rather than a bureaucratic hurdle.
Future Action Plans and Strategic Discussions
The sub-committee engaged in detailed discussions about future action plans focused on strengthening several key areas. These included enhancing training programs for government employees, developing more effective incentive schemes to encourage Hindi usage, and establishing robust monitoring mechanisms to ensure consistent implementation of official language policies. The discussions aimed at creating sustainable frameworks for promoting Hindi across all levels of government operations.
Distinguished Participation and Leadership
The inspection meeting was attended by committee convenor MP Ujjwal Raman Singh along with distinguished members including Shankar Lalwani, Dr. Sumer Singh Solanki, Maharaja Sanjayoba Leishemba, Dr. Anil Sukhdevrao Bonde, Haribhai Patel, Kuldeep Indora, Tangela Uday Srinivas, and Zia Ur Rahman. A total of 10 Members of Parliament from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha participated in this significant gathering, reflecting the bipartisan importance of official language implementation.
Structural Context of the Parliamentary Committee
The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, which operates under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, comprises three specialized sub-committees. The second sub-committee that met in Jaisalmer specifically focused on inspecting Hindi implementation across 24 central government departments during its comprehensive two-day review session. This structural approach allows for detailed examination of official language implementation across different sectors and regions of government operations.
The Jaisalmer meeting represents a significant step in the ongoing efforts to promote Hindi as an effective medium of official communication while ensuring government services remain accessible to all citizens through clear and simple language implementation strategies.
