Lok Sabha Question No. 4016 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-17
Subject: Official Language Implementation Committee
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Anurag Singh Thakur

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4016

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 17 TH  MARCH, 2026/ PHALGUNA 26, 1947 (SAKA)

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE

†4016. SHRI ANURAG SINGH THAKUR:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) the objectives and mandate of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee, Nagar Rajbhasha Karyanvayan Samiti (NRKAS), especially with regard to promoting the use of Hindi in official work in the country;
- (b) the total number of NRKAS constituted in the country so far and the details of the committees functional in Himachal Pradesh;
- (c)  whether  regular  meetings  of  NRKAS  are  being  held,  and  if  so,  the frequency of meetings held during the last three years and their outcome; and
- (d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  through  NRKAS  for  effective implementation of the Official Language Policy in Government offices, Public Sector Undertakings and Banks?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI)

(a) The primary purpose of establishing Town Official Language Implementation  Committees  (TOLIC)  is  to  promote  the  use  of  the  official language Hindi in government work, review the implementation of the Official Language Policy, and address any obstacles in its implementation. Through this   platform,   officers   and  employees   of  Central  Government

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4016 FOR 17.03.2026

Offices, Undertakings, Banks, etc., spread across the country not only fulfill their responsibilities related to the use, promotion, and propagation of the Official Language Hindi, but also exchange information on best practices and the latest translation technologies during TOLIC meetings.

(b)  A  total  of  565  TOLICs  have  been  constituted  in  the  country  so  far.  In Himachal Pradesh, 11 TOLICs have been formed and are operational in the cities  of  Kinnaur,  Bilaspur,  Shimla  (1),  Shimla  (2),  Hamirpur,  Solan,  Mandi, Nahan-Sirmaur, Dharamshala, Dalhousie, and Kullu-Manali.

(c) Yes, Sir. TOLIC meetings are held as regularly as possible. A total of 2,033 meetings of TOLIC have been held in the last three years. 623 meetings were held in 2023-24, 681 in 2024-25, and 729 in 2025-26. These meetings have strengthened  the implementation  of the Official Language  in  Central Government  Offices,  Banks,  and  Undertakings,  and  have  increased  the promotion of the Official Language, Hindi.

(d) The Government of India has taken the following steps through TOLICs for the effective implementation of the Official Language Rules in Government Offices/Undertakings/Banks, etc.:

## L.S.US.Q.NO. 4016 FOR 17.03.2026

i.  TOLICs  review  the  status  of  the  Official  Language  Act/Rules  and  orders issued by the Government of India regarding the promotion of the use of Hindi in official work, and the annual program related to the use of Hindi.

ii. Measures to be taken by TOLICs to promote the use of Hindi in member offices are considered .

iii.  TOLICs  consider issues related to training in the Hindi language, Hindi typing,  and  Hindi  shorthand.  Furthermore,  incentive  schemes  are  run  to motivate and encourage officers and employees of all member offices to use the  official  language,  such  as  Hindi  workshops,  Hindi  competitions,  Hindi seminars, and Hindi symposia.

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