Amit Shah Chairs 32nd Meeting of Kendriya Hindi Samiti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 32nd meeting of the 'Kendriya Hindi Samiti' |
| Chairperson | Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah |
| Location | New Delhi |
| Objective | Discuss the development and promotion of the Hindi language |
| Key Highlights | - Importance of Kendriya Hindi Samiti: Apex body for Hindi promotion - Prime Minister's initiatives: Dedicated 2014-2024 to protect and promote Indian languages - Promotion of Hindi on international platforms by PM Modi - Education available in Indian languages, including Hindi |
| Government Initiatives | - Hindi Shabdsindhu Dictionary: Aimed to be the world's most extensive within five years - Bhartiya Bhasha Aunbhag: Strengthening Indian languages using technology - Official Language Conferences held across India - Future plans: Enhancing Hindi literature, translating modern curricula into Hindi and regional languages |
| Classical Language Status | Five Indian languages granted classical status; India has 11 classical languages |
| Composition of Kendriya Hindi Samiti | - Chaired by PM Narendra Modi - Includes 9 Union Ministers, 6 Chief Ministers, and other officials - Total Members: 21 |
| Key Attendees | - Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda - Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan - Minister of State for Law and Justice, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal - Chief Minister of Odisha and Secretary of the Department of Official Language |