Hindi Growing Through Employment and Technology, Not Imposition: Dr Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, today said that languages grow naturally when they become linked with employment opportunities, business prospects, science, technology and public participation, emphasizing that Hindi is not being imposed but promoted through practical usage and opportunity creation.

The Minister stated that whenever a language becomes associated with livelihood and professional growth, its acceptance and expansion happen organically across society.

Dr Jitendra Singh made these remarks while chairing the second meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee organised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Ministry of Science & Technology, at Arvat Hall in New Delhi.

Focus on Expanding Hindi in Science and Administration

The meeting witnessed extensive discussions on expanding the use of Hindi in:

• Scientific research

• Administrative functioning

• Digital platforms

• Public communication

• Scientific publications

• Technical education

Senior officials, Members of Parliament, language experts and committee members participated in deliberations aimed at strengthening the use of Hindi and Indian languages in scientific and official domains.

Among those present were:

• MP Ujjwal Raman Singh

• Committee member Vipin Khajuria

• Committee member Dr Renu Saini

• DSIR Financial Advisor Dr Chetan Prakash Jain

• Joint Secretary Surendrapal Singh

• Joint Secretary Mahendra Kumar Gupta

• Scientist ‘G’ Vivin Chandra Shukla

Hindi Linked with Employment and Business Opportunities

Addressing the gathering, Dr Jitendra Singh highlighted the changing linguistic landscape of India, particularly among young professionals and students.

“A language grows faster when it becomes linked with employment and business stakes,” the Minister said.

He observed that in recent years, many young people in South India have voluntarily started learning Hindi because multinational companies increasingly prefer candidates who are proficient in Hindi alongside English.

The Minister emphasized that this trend demonstrates how languages expand naturally when they are associated with economic opportunity rather than compulsion.

Hindi Promotion Not About Linguistic Pressure

Dr Jitendra Singh stressed that the government’s objective is not to impose Hindi but to encourage its practical and voluntary usage.

He stated that the promotion of Hindi should focus on:

• Accessibility

• Ease of communication

• Employment relevance

• Scientific outreach

• Administrative efficiency

“The objective of promoting Hindi should not be to create any linguistic pressure, but to encourage voluntary participation and practical usage,” he said.

The Minister also noted that many employees from South India are now using highly refined and effective Hindi, reflecting increasing linguistic integration across regions.

Official Language Important for National Integration

The Minister said that in a multilingual country like India, the Official Language is not merely an administrative subject but also an important medium of national integration and communication.

According to him, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the use of Hindi in official work has gained fresh momentum over the past decade.

He stated that a positive environment toward Hindi has emerged even in non-Hindi-speaking regions of the country.

Officials said the government’s approach focuses on balancing multilingualism while improving communication and accessibility in governance.

Digital Platforms Changing Reading Culture

Dr Jitendra Singh observed that the digital age has transformed how younger generations consume information and educational content.

“The culture of reading has not disappeared in the digital age; rather, the medium has changed,” he remarked.

He explained that young people increasingly access content through:

• Mobile phones

• Digital platforms

• Social media

• Online educational tools

In this context, he stressed the need to make scientific literature, research material, government initiatives and ministry achievements available digitally in Hindi and other Indian languages.

Scientific Content Must Reach Common Citizens

The Minister emphasized that science and technology communication should become more accessible to ordinary citizens through simple and practical language.

He said the government is making sustained efforts to communicate scientific and technological developments to the public in user-friendly Hindi.

Dr Singh also referred to the increasing use of Indian languages in:

• Medical education

• Engineering education

• Technical learning

According to him, imparting knowledge in the mother tongue improves understanding and accessibility.

At the same time, he acknowledged that certain technical terms may continue to be used in their international form to ensure global competitiveness for students and researchers.

Suggestions to Strengthen Hindi in Scientific Ecosystem

Several important suggestions were presented during the meeting to strengthen Hindi usage in scientific and administrative work.

MP Ujjwal Raman Singh Calls for Stronger Participation

MP Ujjwal Raman Singh stressed the need to further strengthen parliamentary recommendations related to Official Language implementation and increase employee participation in Hindi-related initiatives.

Vipin Khajuria Recommends Scientific Hindi Expansion

Committee member Vipin Khajuria proposed:

• Wider availability of Hindi translations of scientific journals

• Promotion of scientific achievements through Hindi social media posts and infographics

• Regular computer-based Hindi training workshops

• Increased use of Hindi technical terminology developed by the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology

Officials noted that digital communication tools could play an important role in making scientific knowledge more accessible to the general public.

Dr Renu Saini Suggests Coordination Between Scientists and Writers

Committee member Dr Renu Saini recommended regular workshops to build collaboration between scientists and Hindi writers.

The aim would be to simplify complex scientific research for public understanding in Hindi.

She also suggested:

• Incentive schemes for employees promoting Hindi

• Display of inspirational scientific quotes in Hindi

• Encouragement of Hindi book reading

• Greater literary-scientific integration

“Research naturally breathes in the mother tongue,” she remarked.

Ministry Reviews Hindi Implementation Progress

The meeting also reviewed the Ministry’s progress in:

• Hindi implementation

• Scientific writing in Hindi

• Expansion of digital Hindi content

• Official Language initiatives

• Administrative language reforms

Officials discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilingual and multilingual communication systems across departments and research institutions.

Continuous Suggestions Encouraged Through Digital Platforms

In his concluding remarks, Dr Jitendra Singh said meetings of the Hindi Advisory Committee should not remain confined to formal proceedings alone.

He encouraged committee members to continue sharing ideas and suggestions through:

• Digital platforms

• WhatsApp groups

• Online communication channels

so that useful proposals can be implemented quickly at policy and administrative levels.

Language and Technology Increasingly Interconnected

Experts believe the discussions reflect a broader shift toward integrating Indian languages with modern technology, digital governance and scientific communication.

As India expands digital public infrastructure and technology-based learning systems, policymakers increasingly view multilingual access as essential for:

• Inclusive governance

• Educational accessibility

• Scientific outreach

• Citizen participation

• Knowledge democratization

The meeting highlighted the government’s emphasis on creating practical opportunities for Hindi and Indian languages in emerging sectors without compromising multilingual diversity and global competitiveness.