Hindi Salahkar Samiti (Hindi Advisory Committee)
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The 14th meeting of the Central Hindi Advisory Committee under the Ministry of Law and Justice, held on January 7-8, 2026, in New Delhi. Members suggested regular meetings, administrative strengthening for official language wings, and citizen-friendly Hindi translations of judgments.​​
About Hindi Salahkar Samiti
- Purpose: To advise ministries/departments on the progressive use of Hindi in official work, in line with policies set by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Structure:
- Chairperson: The Union Cabinet Minister of the concerned ministry.
- Vice-Chairperson: The Minister of State of the ministry (ex-officio).
- Members: Up to 15 non-government members, along with officials from the ministry.
- Mandate: Ensure Hindi is used in administration, law, drafting, publicity, and communication, making governance more accessible to the common citizen.
Importance
- Accessibility: Simplifies government communication for Hindi-speaking citizens.
- Inclusivity: Strengthens Hindi’s role while balancing multilingual governance.
- Legal Impact: Ensures laws and legal documents are more understandable to the public.
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