**Executive Summary**
This document summarises a Hindi Salahkar Meeting for the Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy, emphasizing the increased use of Hindi in official and scientific communication. Key deadlines are not mentioned, but the context highlights ongoing efforts to promote Hindi and regional languages in government functioning.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Promotion of Hindi in Governance and Communication:**
* Expanding the use of Hindi in official work strengthens communication with citizens and enhances accessibility of scientific and administrative processes.
* There has been a significant increase in the use of Hindi in official work over the past decade, with efforts needed to sustain this trend.
* ISRO and the Department of Atomic Energy have been commended for their efforts in promoting Hindi learning and its use in official and technical communication.
* **Enhancing Hindi Use in Scientific Institutions:**
* Suggestions were made to strengthen the use of Hindi in official work across scientific institutions.
* Closer coordination between departments and advisory members is essential.
* Periodic interactions are recommended to review progress and discuss measures for expanding Hindi usage.
* **Translation and Training:**
* Translation of Hindi-related work should be undertaken by trained Hindi translators.
* Mandatory training for translators is suggested to improve the quality and efficiency of translations.
* **Leveraging Technology:**
* Emerging technologies like Bharat AI can translate content into 22 Indian languages, aiding knowledge dissemination and official communication.
* Technological tools should be used to broaden the reach of scientific information and administrative communication.
* **Promotion of Regional Languages:**
* The Central Government is also encouraging the development and use of regional languages across departments alongside Hindi.
* **Engagement and Coordination:**
* Sustained engagement between departments and the Hindi Salahkar Samiti is important.
* Regular interaction and virtual meetings are recommended for continuous dialogue and follow-up on suggestions.
* Both the Department of Space and Department of Atomic Energy have made reports and official communications available in Hindi.
* The meeting concluded with a commitment to promote Hindi in official work and enhance departmental coordination.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Government Departments (Department of Space, Department of Atomic Energy):**
* **Impact:** Required to increase the use of Hindi in administrative and scientific communication, ensure reports and official documents are available in Hindi, and coordinate with advisory members.
* **Action Required:** Implement suggestions for enhancing Hindi usage, conduct periodic interactions, ensure translation services are of high quality, and leverage technology for broader communication.
* **Hindi Salahkar Samiti Members:**
* **Impact:** Will play a role in advising departments on the promotion and increased use of Hindi in official work.
* **Action Required:** Continue to provide suggestions, participate in periodic interactions, and engage in dialogue with departments.
* **Citizens:**
* **Impact:** Will benefit from improved communication and greater accessibility to scientific and administrative information through the increased use of Hindi.
* **Action Required:** No direct action required from citizens as per the document.
* **Translators:**
* **Impact:** Will be involved in translating Hindi-related work and may require enhanced skills.
* **Action Required:** Undergo mandatory training to improve translation quality and efficiency.
Key Entities Referenced
Dr. Jitendra Singh: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.
Department of Space (DoS): A government department involved in promoting the use of Hindi.
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE): A government department involved in promoting the use of Hindi.
Hindi Salahkar Samiti: A committee providing suggestions on strengthening the use of Hindi in official work.
New Delhi: Location of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti meeting.
Department of Space
Greater Use of Hindi in Scientific and
Administrative Work Strengthens Public
Connect: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Use of Hindi in Official Work Increased Significantly Over the
Past Decade: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Government Promoting Development and Use of Regional
Languages Alongside Hindi: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 7:12PM by PIB Delhi
Emphasising the importance of the wider use of Hindi in governance and scientific communication, Union
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State
for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of
Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that expanding the use of Hindi in official work strengthens communication
with citizens and makes scientific and administrative processes more accessible.
Dr. Jitendra Singh today addressed the Hindi Salahkar Meeting of the Department of Space (DoS) and the
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). Highlighting the increasing adoption of Hindi in administrative
work, the Union Minister noted that few years ago only around 14 percent of official work was conducted
in Hindi, underlining the need for sustained efforts to promote greater use of the language in government
functioning. He appreciated the efforts made by the leadership of ISRO and the Department of Atomic
Energy in promoting Hindi learning and encouraging its use in official and technical communication
within their respective organisations.
Members of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti also shared their suggestions during the meeting and highlighted
the importance of strengthening the use of Hindi in official work across scientific institutions. They
emphasised the need for closer coordination between the departments and advisory members and
suggested that periodic interactions should be held to review progress and discuss measures for expanding
the use of Hindi in administrative and scientific communication. The committee also suggested that the
translation of Hindi-related work should be carried out through trained Hindi translators and that
mandatory training should be provided to translators to enhance the quality and efficiency of translations.
The Minister also referred to the role of emerging technologies in promoting Indian languages. He noted
that Bharat AI has the capability to translate content into 22 Indian languages, which can significantly
support the dissemination of knowledge and official communication in multiple languages, including
Hindi. He emphasised that technological tools should be leveraged to expand the reach of scientific
information and administrative communication to a wider audience.The Minister further stated that, along with the promotion of Hindi, the Central Government under the
leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is also encouraging the development and use of
regional languages across departments.
Dr. Jitendra Singh stressed the importance of sustained engagement between the departments and the
members of the Hindi Salahkar Samiti. He said that regular interaction between the departments and
advisory members should be maintained, and suggested that virtual meetings could also be organised from
time to time to ensure continuous dialogue and follow-up on suggestions made by the members.
Before the meeting commenced, the Union Minister visited exhibitions organised by the two departments
and went through the technologies and initiatives showcased by the Department of Space and the
Department of Atomic Energy. He also noted with appreciation that both departments have made their
reports and other official communications available in Hindi as well.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue efforts towards promoting Hindi in official
work and enhancing coordination between the departments and the advisory members.
PHOTO : Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Chairing the Hindi Salahkar Samiti Meeting of
Department of Space at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, on Monday.*******
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