Hindi Diwas is celebrated annually on September 14 to mark the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. On this day in 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official language of the Republic of India under Article 343 of the Indian Constitution.
Significance:
- Promotion of Hindi: Hindi Diwas emphasizes the promotion and recognition of Hindi as a medium for communication and governance, reflecting India's linguistic heritage and unity in diversity.
- Cultural Celebration: Various cultural programs, literary events, and competitions such as essay writing, poetry, and debates are organized across schools, universities, and government institutions to celebrate the richness of the Hindi language.
- Government Recognition: The Indian government acknowledges individuals and organizations for their contributions to promoting Hindi through awards like the Rajbhasha Awards.
Historical Context:
- Post-independence, there was a strong debate about what should be the official language of India, given its multilingual diversity. Hindi was chosen alongside English to be the official language, ensuring a gradual transition from English to Hindi for government and administrative purposes.
- September 14 was chosen to honor Beohar Rajendra Simha, who played a key role in the Constituent Assembly's decision to adopt Hindi.
Modern Relevance:
While Hindi is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India, Hindi Diwas also highlights ongoing efforts to promote Hindi in non-Hindi speaking regions, while balancing India's linguistic diversity. In recent years, the celebration has also sparked discussions about the coexistence of Hindi with other regional languages in India.
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