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Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Official Language Conference renewed attention to India's constitutional language framework. Article 343 provides Hindi in Devanagari as the Union's official language, while the Eighth Schedule recognises 22 languages.
WHY IN NEWS
On 14 September 2026, Hindi Diwas and the 6th All India Official Language Conference were held in Mumbai, placing official-language implementation, translation and linguistic inclusion in public focus.
TOP DATA & FACTS
- Hindi Diwas is observed annually on 14 September.
- The 2026 event was the 6th All India Official Language Conference.
- Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union.
- Hindi in Devanagari script is the Union's official language under Article 343.
- The Constitution's Eighth Schedule currently recognises 22 languages.
- Article 351 concerns development of the Hindi language.
- The Official Languages Act was enacted in 1963.
- English continues to be used for Union official purposes under the statutory framework.
- India has no constitutionally declared 'national language'.
- States may adopt official languages under constitutional provisions.
- Parliamentary language arrangements are distinct from state-language policy.
- Translation and multilingual digital tools can reduce language barriers in public administration.
PRELIMS
- Hindi Diwas is observed annually on 14 September.
- The 2026 event was the 6th All India Official Language Conference.
- Article 343 concerns the official language of the Union.
- Hindi in Devanagari script is the Union's official language under Article 343.
- The Constitution's Eighth Schedule currently recognises 22 languages.
- Article 351 concerns development of the Hindi language.
- The Official Languages Act was enacted in 1963.
- English continues to be used for Union official purposes under the statutory framework.
QUICK REVISION
- Anchor: Hindi Diwas is observed annually on 14 September.
- Recall: The 2026 event was the 6th All India Official Language Conference.
- UPSC linkage: Polity & Governance / Culture.
PROBABLE OBJECTIVE QUESTION
Which of the following is correct?
(a) Hindi is constitutionally declared India's national language.
(b) Article 343 deals with the Union's official language.