PIB organizes workshop to promote Raj Bhasha

Neha Jalali, Director, PIB presenting memento during a function held in Jammu on Friday.
Neha Jalali, Director, PIB presenting memento during a function held in Jammu on Friday.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 21: Aimed to promote Raj Bhasha (Hindi) in various sectors of public administration and communication, a workshop organized by Press Information Bureau (PIB) was held here today.
The program was organised in collaboration with the Department of Official Languages, Jammu.
Speaking on the occasion, Neha Jalali, Director, PIB Jammu emphasized the essential role of Raj Basha in strengthening the interface between the Government and citizens.
She said, “Raj Bhasha is not just a language but a symbol of India’s cultural unity. As the official language of India, it is essential that we ensure its usage across all levels of administration and public services.”
“PIB, both at the national and regional level, plays an essential role in the effective use of Raj Bhasha to ensure that Government communication reaches every citizen in the desired language,” she added.
In his address, Assistant Director, Department of Official Languages, Santosh Kumar said that the promotion of Raj Bhasha is not only about preserving our cultural heritage but also about making Government services accessible to all, regardless of regional or linguistic differences.
He also familiarized the participants with various provisions of the Official Languages Act, 1963 and urged them to issue general administrative orders, circulars, other reports and leave applications in Hindi on a regular basis.
The workshop covered various aspects, including the role of Raj Bhasha in official communications, the promotion of Hindi in digital and media platforms and the importance of language training for Government employees.
The workshop was attended by Media and Communication Officer, Zakir Nazeer and other staff members of the PIB, Jammu.