DoT Hosts First All India Official Language Conference 2026

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) hosted its First All India Conference on Official Language 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, New Delhi. The event focused on accelerating the progressive use of Hindi in daily government operations and administration.

Senior officials, staff members, and non-government delegates from DoT headquarters and its attached, subordinate, and autonomous offices attended the gathering. The conference gave participants a shared platform to exchange practical ideas and strengthen Official Language implementation nationwide.

Manish Sinha Leads the Inaugural Session

Manish Sinha, Member (Finance) at the Department of Telecommunications, attended as the chief guest. Dignitaries opened the ceremony by lighting the ceremonial lamp on stage.

These speakers underscored the value of adopting Hindi across administrative workflows. Organizers then welcomed guest experts to lead two focused technical sessions.

Technical Sessions Examine Promotion and Rajbhasha Tools

The conference featured two dedicated panel discussions covering language enrichment and administrative tools:

1. Session One – Use and Development of Hindi: Guest speakers Shri Kumar Pal Sharma, Dr. Om Nishchal, and Shri Rajesh Srivastav shared strategies to enrich Official Language Hindi. They explored practical ways for government employees to expand Hindi usage in formal communication.
2. Session Two – Rajbhasha Policies and Digital Tools: Smt. Kiran Bharadwaj and Shri Saurabh Arya examined official guidelines, constitutional provisions, and modern software tools that simplify Hindi adoption in government offices.

Constitutional Mandate and Administrative Support

Kamal Swaroop, Deputy Director (Official Language), delivered the closing vote of thanks. Hemant Kumar, Assistant Director (Official Language), and the DoT organizing team coordinated the event's successful execution.

This conference aligns with the broader national initiatives led by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Guided by Article 351 of the Constitution of India and recommendations from the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, DoT continues to integrate Rajbhasha Hindi into modern public administration.

Event Snapshot: DoT Official Language Conference 2026