NHRC, India begins Hindi Fortnight today

Press Release

National Human Rights Commission

New Delhi: 17th September, 2024

NHRC, India begins Hindi Fortnight today

We must all try to learn Hindi as well as at least one regional language as the language reflects the culture of a society, says NHRC Secretary General, Shri Bharat Lal

Several competitions being organized to promote the use of Hindi among the Commission’s employees

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India began Pakhwada (Hindi Fortnight) today in commemoration of Hindi Diwas celebrated on 14th September every year since 1953. Inaugurating it, Shri Bharat Lal, Secretary General said that the Hindi language connects people in the country. It played a major role in the country’s freedom struggle.

He said that a language reflects the culture of a society. Therefore, it is necessary to promote the use of Hindi and all the regional languages to spread awareness about Indian culture and society. He said that we must all try to learn the Hindi language as well as atleast one regional language. For all of us, expression in the mother tongue is always easier, more personal and true to our thoughts, and therefore should also be learnt.

On the occasion, Shri Devendra Kumar Nim, Joint Secretary, NHRC said that a language creates a national identity. Therefore, it is a collective responsibility to promote the use of the Official Language in our day-to-day life and official work. The Hindi Diwas commemorates the adoption of Hindi as the official language by the Constituent Assembly.

The Commission is organizing several competitions during the fortnight for its officers and staff to promote the use of Hindi in their work.

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