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Hindi Diwas 2024 Date and Significance: Hindi Diwas is a day dedicated to celebrating the Hindi language, one of the official languages of India. It is a cornerstone of India’s cultural and linguistic identity.
This day marks the anniversary of the Constituent Assembly of India’s decision to adopt Hindi, written in the Devanagari script, as the official language of the Republic of India.
Notably, Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India and the third most spoken language in the world after Mandarin Chinese and English. As the day approaches, here’s all you need to know.
The history of Hindi Diwas dates back to the early days of the Indian independence movement. In 1918, a group of Hindi scholars and activists formed the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan (Hindi Literary Conference) to promote the use of Hindi as a national language.
The Sammelan played a major role in the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India. After independence, the Constituent Assembly of India accepted Hindi, written in Devanagari script, as an official language on September 14, 1949.
This decision was taken to promote and develop Hindi as the lingua franca of India and to unite the diverse linguistic and cultural regions of the nation. The first Hindi Diwas was celebrated in 1953.
Hindi Diwas, also known as National Hindi Day, is celebrated annually to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. In 2024, it will be falling on Saturday, September 14.
While the Constitution of India does not give any language the status of national language, Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the central government and the Union as per Article 343.
Hindi Diwas aims to raise awareness about the language and also commemorate the event when it was adopted as one of the official languages of India.
The adoption of Hindi as an official language was aimed at simplifying administration in a nation with multiple languages. Efforts were made by several writers, poets, and activists for the inclusion of Hindi.
Hindi Diwas is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India, especially in schools, colleges, and government offices. The celebrations include literary and cultural events showcasing Hindi literature and art.
Competitions such as poetry recitations, essay writing, and debates, as well as workshops and seminars to promote Hindi language skills. Additionally, individuals and organisations are honoured for their contributions to Hindi.
The President of India presents the Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar and Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar awards to ministries, departments, public sector units, banks, and citizens on Hindi Diwas for their exceptional work in promoting the language.
The celebrations aim to raise awareness about the importance of Hindi, prevent the increasing trend of English, and promote the use of Hindi in official and personal spheres.
By commemorating Hindi Diwas, India reaffirms its commitment to preserving its linguistic heritage and cultural diversity.
