PM Modi extends greetings on Hindi Diwas, says need to enrich Indian languages

New Delhi: On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed his greetings to the nation and reiterated the importance of nurturing not just Hindi but all Indian languages as carriers of the country’s cultural and civilisational values.

In a message shared on social media platform X, Modi described Hindi as more than just a means of communication, calling it a "living heritage" reflective of India's identity and traditions.

“Hindi is not merely a medium of communication but a vibrant repository of our identity and values,” he wrote in Hindi. “On Hindi Diwas, let us collectively resolve to enrich all Indian languages, including Hindi, and pass them on to future generations with pride. The growing global recognition of Hindi is a matter of pride and inspiration for all of us.”

Hindi Diwas is observed annually on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of the union of India in 1949.

The Prime Minister’s message comes amid ongoing efforts by the government to promote linguistic diversity and strengthen the use of Indian languages across domains including education, administration, and technology.