The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has restructured its Hindi Advisory Committee, placing Union Minister JP Nadda at the helm. This Thursday’s announcement positions Nadda to champion Hindi’s deeper integration into administrative processes, as revealed by a senior official.
Complementing Nadda is Minister of State Anupriya Patel as vice-chair. The reconstitution order graces the pages of India’s Gazette, formalizing the lineup.
A standout feature is the inclusion of six parliamentarians, amplifying legislative input. From Parliamentary Affairs: Lok Sabha’s Manoj Tigga (Alipurduars), Shashank Mani (Deoria), and Rajya Sabha’s S. Phanganon Konyak (Nagaland), Sanjay Jha (Bihar). Official Language panel picks: Mala Rajya Lakshmi Shah (Tehri Garhwal) and Satpal Brahmachari (Sonipat).
The committee’s composition is impressively broad, incorporating four ministry-selected members, three from Home’s language wing, and one apiece from global Hindi bodies in Hyderabad and beyond. Totals: 1 chair, 1 vice, 15 nominees, 37 ex-officios like departmental secretaries.
Fertilizers Division provides the member secretary. Focus areas include rigorous reviews of Hindi usage in officialdom, with advice on progression. Adherence to Constitution’s language articles, national Hindi directives, statutes, and ministry circulars is paramount.
Three-year tenure applies, adjustable for exigencies. MPs serve per their terms; officials per postings. Interim fillers cover balance periods. Delhi HQ allows pan-India meetings.
This setup not only honors Article 343’s spirit but propels practical Hindi employment in key sectors. Nadda’s stewardship may inspire similar reforms elsewhere, reinforcing Hindi’s stature in public service while respecting federal linguistic fabric.