Agencies
GUWAHATI, Mar 5: Union minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday stressed the role of language as the reflection of a nation's cultural identity, while emphasising the importance of Hindi both as an official language and a "unifying force in India's diverse linguistic landscape".
He was speaking at the Joint Regional Official Language Conference and Award Distribution Ceremony for the East and Northeast regions, organised by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, at Sonapur, on the outskirts of Guwahati.
The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs highlighted the significance of the conference as a platform for encouraging the use of Hindi across government departments, offices and banks, an official statement said.
He said that government schemes and initiatives must be effectively communicated to all citizens, ensuring equal access and benefits, and underscored the importance of fostering a strong connection between the government and the public through the use of familiar languages, reinforcing Hindi's role in this endeavour.
Rai emphasised the importance of Hindi as both an official language and a "unifying force in India's diverse linguistic landscape".
The minister maintained that language is not just a means of communication but the reflection of a nation's cultural identity.
He elaborated on various initiatives taken by the government to promote Hindi and other Indian languages, including the launch of the 'Kanthasth' translation tool in 2018 and the emphasis on mother tongues in the National Education Policy of 2020.
Rai also stressed the need to integrate Hindi and other Indian languages with technology, ensuring wider accessibility and efficiency.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was also present on the occasion, termed Hindi a symbol of national unity.
He said that despite India's linguistic diversity, Hindi serves as a vital link connecting different regions.
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