About:
- It is an annual day celebrated on 14 September because Hindi language was first adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India as the official language of India on September 14, 1949.
- It is mostly a government sponsored event in Central government of India offices, firms, schools and other institutions which aims to promote Hindi language. It is celebrated by organizing feasts, events & competitions.
- Rajbhasha Awards, introduced in 2015 are also conferred upon on this day by Union Home Ministry.
Rajbhasa Kirti Puraskar:
- It is given for outstanding work in promoting the progressive use of official language to Ministries, Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, banks and in-house Hindi magazines.
Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar:
It comprises following three awards:
- Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar to Citizens of India for writing original book in Hindi on knowledge and science-based subjects.
- Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar to Central Government Employees (including retired one) for writing original book in Hindi.
- Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar to Central Government Employees (including retired one) for writing excellent article in Hindi.
