To publication of notification with regard to notify (under Sub rule 4 of Rule 10 of Official Languages) under Part II Section III, Sub Section II in category Extra Ordinary in Gazette of India regarding.

**Executive Summary** This document is a notification from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, published in the Gazette of India on January 13, 2026. It announces that six offices of the Field Operation Division have been identified as having at least 80% of staff with working knowledge of Hindi, fulfilling the requirement under the Official Language Rules. The notification is effective from January 12, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Notification Details:** * Issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. * Published in the Gazette of India as S.O. 174(E). * Dated January 12, 2026; Published January 13, 2026. * **Compliance with Official Language Rules:** * The notification pertains to sub-rule (4) of Rule 10 of the Official Language Rules, 1976 (as amended 1987). * It signifies that at least 80% of the staff in the listed offices have acquired a working knowledge of Hindi. * **Offices Notified:** * The notification lists the following six offices of the Field Operation Division: 1. Regional Office, Darbhanga 2. Sub Regional Office, Ayodhya 3. Sub Regional Office, Mysore 4. Sub Regional Office, Mangalore 5. Sub Regional Office, Motihari 6. Sub Regional Office, Purnia **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Field Operation Division):** * **Impact:** The Field Operation Division has six of its offices formally acknowledged for having a sufficient number of Hindi-proficient staff, thus adhering to the Official Language Rules. * **Action Required:** The Division needs to ensure continued compliance with the Official Language Rules and maintain the proficiency levels of staff. **Employees of the Notified Offices:** * **Impact:** Recognition for achieving Hindi proficiency contributes towards implementation of national policy in their respective offices. * **Action Required:** Maintain and enhance Hindi proficiency to facilitate official work. **Central Government:** * **Impact:** Official acknowledgement of compliance with Hindi usage policies in government offices. * **Action Required:** Track compliance and implement similar measures in other relevant departments.

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