Resolution to Further Strengthen the Promotion of Hindi at the 70th Meeting of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Vijayawada

 

The 70th meeting of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Vijayawada, was successfully held on 13^th November 2025 at the Divisional Railway Manager’s Conference Hall, Vijayawada. The meeting was chaired by Shri Mohit Sonakiya, Divisional Railway Manager, Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway, while Shri Srinivas Rao Konda, Additional Divisional Railway Manager (Operations), attended as Vice-Chairman. Shri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Deputy Director (Implementation), Bengaluru, attended the meeting as Special Invitee, and Dr. Shyam Sundar Sahu, Deputy General Manager (Official Language), South Central Railway, graced the occasion as Distinguished Guest.

Representatives and heads from 63 Central Government offices in Vijayawada town participated in the meeting. Shri Hemant Wadekar, Member Secretary, TOLIC and Sr. Rajbhasha Adhikari, presented the progress report of the previous meetings and gave a detailed account of the activities carried out by the various Offices.

In his address, Shri Mohit Sonakiya, Divisional Railway Manager and TOLIC Chairman, said, “Hindi is an integral part of our work culture. The more we use Hindi in administrative work, the more we enhance transparency and efficiency. Every office should make Hindi a natural medium of its daily functioning.” He also emphasised the importance of active participation by the heads of offices in such meetings.

Shri Konda Srinivas Rao, TOLIC Vice-Chairman and ADRM (Operations) welcomed the dignitaries and remarked, “The promotion of Hindi as the Official Language requires the collective efforts of all departments. By leveraging technology and digital platforms, the use of Hindi can be made more practical and accessible.”

Special Invitee Shri Anirban Kumar Biswas, Deputy Director (Implementation), Bengaluru, stated, “The objective of the Government of India’s language policy is to make communication simpler and more inclusive. We should focus on enhancing the quality of work done in Hindi and motivating employees to use the language effectively.” He also shared information about ‘Kanthasth 2.0’, an innovative initiative designed to assist employees in the effective use of Hindi in official work.

Distinguished Guest Dr. Shyam Sundar Sahu, Deputy General Manager (Official Language), South Central Railway, said, “Official Language Committees play a vital role in translating the Government’s language policy into practical implementation. Through TOLIC, we can not only strengthen the language but also improve the overall quality of work.”

During the meeting, representatives from various member offices shared their experiences and appreciated the efforts of TOLIC, Vijayawada. Members highlighted that the training programs, workshops, and competitions organized by the Committee have significantly contributed to promoting the use of Hindi. Some members also suggested that more resources and guidance should be provided for Hindi usage in technical subjects and report writing.

In conclusion, Shri Hemant Wadekar, Member Secretary and Sr.RBA, expressed his gratitude to all dignitaries, officers, and members present and proposed a formal vote of thanks. He expressed confidence that TOLIC, Vijayawada, would continue to excel in the field of Hindi implementation and establish a distinct identity through its exemplary work in the times ahead.

SCR BZA PR No.186
Date: 13th Nov 2025