Union Minister JP Nadda embarks on a fresh role as chairman of the reconstituted Hindi Advisory Committee in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Tasked with promoting Hindi’s steady advancement in official work, Nadda’s appointment was disclosed Thursday by an insider.
Anupriya Patel, state minister, assumes vice-chair duties. Published in the Gazette, the revamp emphasizes parliamentary and expert involvement.
Six MPs feature prominently: Parliamentary Affairs nominates Manoj Tigga and Shashank Mani (Lok Sabha), S. Phanganon Konyak and Sanjay Jha (Rajya Sabha). Language committee adds Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah and Satpal Brahmachari (Lok Sabha).
Diverse stakeholders join: ministry’s four, Rajbhasha Department’s three, Vishwa Hindi Parishad and Hyderabad’s Hindi Prachar Sabha reps. Full strength: chair, vice-chair, 15 elected, 37 officials including secretaries across fertilizers, chemicals, pharma.
Member secretary from fertilizers. Duties center on evaluating and advising Hindi’s role in admin tasks, enforcing constitutional, policy, legal, and directive compliances.
Termed at three years—flexible—memberships align with tenures. Vacancy covers remainders. National meeting scope from Delhi base.
In an era of digital governance, this committee bridges tradition and efficiency, with Nadda poised to drive meaningful change. Expect enhanced Hindi documentation, training, and usage, bolstering administrative accessibility nationwide.