Amit Shah Opens 5th Rajbhasha Sammelan in Gandhinagar

On the occasion of Hindi Day 2025, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 5th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Addressing a gathering of over 7,000 officials from various Central Government departments, the Minister advocated for greater respect for mother tongues while promoting Hindi as a flexible and evolving national language. The event highlighted the growing need for linguistic coexistence and innovation in language policy.

Promoting Harmony Between Hindi and Regional Languages

Minister Amit Shah emphasized that Hindi must adapt with time and expand its use beyond conversational spaces into science, technology, policing, and the judicial system. He called for a balanced approach that honours regional languages while strengthening Hindi’s institutional role.

“Hindi should not compete with other languages, but coexist and evolve with them. We must respect our mother tongues and promote them at home.”

Key Government Initiatives Launched

To support this vision, Shah highlighted two flagship initiatives by the Central Government.

1. Sarathi Platform

A digital platform aimed at promoting the use of Hindi in official communications and training, particularly in Central Government services.

2. Hindi Shabd Sindhu Kosh

An ambitious project to create a comprehensive digital Hindi encyclopedia, which Shah believes will become the world’s largest linguistic knowledge base by 2029. It aims to provide standardised Hindi terminology across technical and scientific domains.

Cultural and Educational Appeal

Urged parents and educators to speak mother tongues at home, stating that language is deeply linked to identity and culture. Lauded Gujarat’s example in promoting local languages alongside Hindi and emphasised the importance of linguistic diversity in building a strong, unified India.

National Participation and Objective

The 5th Rajbhasha Sammelan saw participation from more than 7,000 officials representing various ministries and departments of the Central Government. The conference is designed to,

  • Enhance coordination between Hindi and regional languages
  • Foster a multilingual administrative ecosystem
  • Develop action plans for expanding Hindi’s technical vocabulary
  • Review implementation of Official Language policies

Significance of the Event

National Integration Through Language

The Sammelan promotes a pan-India linguistic dialogue, critical for enhancing national integration through inclusive language policies that respect India’s multilingual character.

Enabling Future-Ready Language Tools

By emphasising digitisation (e.g., through Sarathi and Shabd Sindhu Kosh), the government is ensuring that Hindi and Indian languages are ready for the digital and scientific age.

Key Takeaways

  • Venue: Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
  • Date: 14 Sep 2025 (Hindi Day)
  • Inaugurated by: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
  • Key initiatives: Sarathi Platform, Hindi Shabd Sindhu Kosh
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