Rajnath Singh Launches 'Sashakt Bharat' Hindi Magazine to Promote Official Use of Hindi
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| Why in News? | Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh released the first edition of the Ministry of Defence's (MoD) bi-annual Hindi magazine 'Sashakt Bharat' on February 27, 2025, at South Block, New Delhi. |
| Objective | To promote the use of Hindi in official communications, encourage creative expression of MoD employees, and highlight the valour and patriotism of the Armed Forces personnel. |
| Key Highlights | - The magazine features poems, articles, and opinion pieces by MoD personnel. - It promotes Hindi as a unifying language in the administrative framework. - The e-version is available on the MoD official website (https://mod.gov.in/). |
| Raksha Mantri's Remarks | - Hindi strengthens national integration and administrative efficiency. - The magazine will serve as a medium for inclusivity and linguistic unity. - Encouragement to use Hindi in governance for better accessibility. |
| Dignitaries Present | Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary (Defence Production) Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Ex-Servicemen Welfare) Dr. Niten Chandra, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr. Samir V Kamat. |