HC’s Remarks on World Hindi Day

(MGICC, 10.01.2026)

• Dr Narendra Roopnarine, Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture & Community Development
• Dharmacharya Pt Rampersad Parasarm
• Shri Surajdeo Mamgroo, President of National Council of Indian Culture 
• Shri Chanka Sitaram Ji, President of Hindi Nidhi
• Esteemed teachers of Hindi Bhasha and all Hindi Enthusiasts 
• Colleagues of High Commission & MGICC - Ladies & Gentlemen 

Namaste Sitaram! AAp Sabhi Ka Swagat he - Greetings – welcome 

You all know the context of this day: The first World Hindi Conference in Nagpur in 1975. The Govt of India declared in 2006 WH Conf to celebrate this day as World Hindi Day. The day is not just about celebrating this occasion or language – but it is about embracing our identity, culture and our roots 

This day highlights role of Hindi in uniting cultures and facilitating communications. Hindi, being one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, has a rich legacy. World Hindi Day brings together people from diverse backgrounds who share a common love for Hindi. Its aim is also to promote the use of Hindi and celebrate its global presence. 

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said: Hindi is not merely a medium of communication, but a vibrant heritage of our identity and values. The growing respect for Hindi on the global stage is a matter of pride and inspiration for all of us. Let us all together resolve to enrich Hindi along with all Indian languages and to pass them on to the coming generations with pride.

World Hindi Day also focuses on promoting Hindi on global platforms such as the United Nations and aims to elevate Hindi’s status as an international language and encourage global institutions to include it in academic and diplomatic discourse and support its inclusion in international platforms and strengthen cultural diplomacy and people-to-people connect with Hindi-speaking diaspora community. 

With the rise of the internet, social media, and streaming platforms, Hindi content has expanded globally. Many international companies now offer services in Hindi, recognizing its vast audience. India’s growing role in the global economy has increased interest in learning Hindi for business, tourism, diplomacy, and education. Several foreign universities teach Hindi as a foreign language.

The observance of this day helps in preserving the language for future generation, expanding Hindi’s global presence and fostering linguistic diversity. With growing interest in learning Hindi globally, World Hindi Day encourages non-native Hindi speakers to embrace the language. As the world becomes more interconnected, Hindi’s role as a means of communication and cultural exchange continues to grow, making celebration of Vishwa Hindi Diwas even more relevant.

On this occasion, we also reflect on the incredible journey of Hindi from being a medium of communication to a symbol of cultural pride. Hindi unites people from diverse backgrounds and serves as a bridge to connect us globally. 

As we commemorate this day, let us remember the efforts of our ancestors who promoted and preserved this language. Let us pledge to pass this legacy on to the future generations. I urge all of you to contribute to the global promotion of Hindi, whether it is by using Hindi on social media, teaching it to someone new or celebrating its literary treasures, every step counts. 

I congratulate all the participants and winners in Hindi competitions and hope that this momentum for promotion of Hindi will continue to be maintained in the times to come. 

Thanks for taking time for this evening! Namaste Jai Bharat / Jai T&T

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