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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will address the inaugural session of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai on Monday, 14 September

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will address the inaugural session of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference in Mumbai on 14 September. The two-day event, organized by the Department of Official Language, will feature the presentation of 'Rajbhasha Gaurav' and 'Rajbhasha Kirti' Awards for 2025–26, the launch of various publications, and discussions centered on the National Song 'Vande Mataram'.

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In Simple Words

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will address the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas 2026 in Mumbai on September 14. The Ministry of Home Affairs' Department of Official Language has organized these annual conferences since 2021.

During the two-day event, 'Rajbhasha Gaurav' and 'Rajbhasha Kirti' awards for 2025-26 will be presented. The conference includes discussions on the National Song 'Vande Mataram', book launches, cultural programs, and an exhibition showcasing various institutions and ministries.

Key Points

  • Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will address the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas 2026.
  • The event is being held in Mumbai on Monday, 14 September.
  • The Department of Official Language has been organizing All India Official Language Conferences annually since 2021.
  • During the inaugural session, 'Rajbhasha Gaurav' and 'Rajbhasha Kirti' Awards for 2025–26 will be presented.
  • Publications to be launched include 'Rajbhasha Bharati', 'Bharatiya Gyan Tantra: Srot aur Swaroop', and 'Andheron Se Ujalon Tak'.
  • Article 343 of the Constitution provides for Hindi in Devanagari script as the Official Language of the Union.
  • Article 351 places upon the Union the responsibility for the promotion, development and enrichment of Hindi.
  • A total of 32 stalls will be set up at the exhibition venue during the conference.

Exam Angle

Dignitary addressing event
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah
Event location
Mumbai
Conference edition
6th All India Official Language Conference
Constitutional articles cited
Article 343 and Article 351

A. Article 343

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