Hindi Diwas 2024
Language is a link that connects people to each other and works to reduce distances. Since Hindi is the most widely spoken language in India, this language has the status of mother tongue. In honor of the Hindi language, ‘Hindi Diwas’ is celebrated every year on 14 September in India, so this day is special for Indians. On this day, events related to Hindi are organized in schools, colleges and many educational institutions. But do you know how Hindi Diwas started? Let us tell you the history and importance of Hindi Diwas and why is Hindi Diwas celebrated on 14 September?
When did Hindi Day start?
Hindi Diwas started on 14 September 1949. After a long discussion, Hindi in Devanagari script was declared the official language of the country. Let us tell you, the then Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had selected the date of 14 September for Hindi Diwas. But on the suggestion of the Rashtriya Bhasha Prachar Samiti, Hindi Diwas was celebrated for the first time in 1953. Hindi Diwas was started to make this day special and to increase the importance of Hindi.
After all, why is Hindi Day celebrated?
Hindi Diwas is celebrated on the birth anniversary of the famous Hindi poet Rajendra Singh. Those who have played an important role in getting special status for Hindi include people like Govind Das, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Kaka Kalelkar and Maithilisharan Gupt.
What is the history and importance of Hindi Day?
In the year 1949, the Constituent Assembly recognized Hindi as the official language of India. It was also declared as the official language. It is one of the 22 official languages of the Republic of India. India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru decided to celebrate Hindi Diwas every year from 1949. Cultural programs are organized across the country on the occasion of Hindi Diwas to honor the Hindi language and Hindi literature. On this day, ministries, departments, public sector undertakings, national banks and citizens receive awards like Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar and Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar for their significant contribution to the Hindi language.
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