Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh articulated the government's approach to Hindi promotion, emphasizing that it should occur through creating opportunities and professional stakes rather than imposition. He stated that greater Hindi usage would naturally follow when knowledge of the language creates employment and professional growth opportunities. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) will seriously consider suggestions from the Hindi Advisory Committee and refer matters beyond its mandate to concerned ministries, including suggestions about language options in skill development competitions and involving committee members in school Hindi teaching programs.
Dr. Singh emphasized that official Hindi should be simple, easy to understand, and closer to everyday usage rather than appearing as literal translations from English. He noted that while substantial government work is already conducted in Hindi, complete insistence on Hindi may not be practical when communicating with non-Hindi-speaking states, requiring sensitivity to different linguistic regions.
The Minister reported significant increases in Hindi usage over the past 10-12 years, including extensive use by officers from southern regions and those in scientific and technical establishments located in non-Hindi-speaking areas. Technology and AI-driven systems have significantly improved the quality of Hindi translation in government work, reducing earlier problems with incorrect or misleading translations through larger datasets and better systems.
However, Dr. Singh cautioned against viewing Hindi usage in isolation from knowledge and professional competence requirements, particularly in specialized fields where adequate Hindi literature and terminology may not be readily available. He suggested retaining original technical terms where necessary while providing explanations and teaching in Hindi, citing the experience of introducing Hindi in medical education.
The overarching philosophy presented is that creating practical stakes in Hindi language proficiency is more effective for promotion than imposition, with natural incentives emerging as Hindi becomes increasingly useful for employment and professional opportunities across India.