Hindi: From Tradition to Technology (2026 Perspective)
We celebrate the Hindi language in India as well as globally on different days. They have different histories and purposes. World Hindi Day ( Vishwa Hindi Diwas ) aims to promote Hindi globally, whereas National Hindi Day ( Hindi Diwas ) focuses on its official status within India. Key Differences at a Glance World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) Date: January 10, every year Scope International: Celebrated globally Origin: Commemorates the first World Hindi Conference (Nagpur, 1975) marks the day Hindi became an official language of India (1949) Focus: Making Hindi a global language and using it in diplomacy National Hindi Day (Hindi Diwas) Date: September 14, every year Scope International: Celebrated only in India Origin: Started Declared in 2006 by PM Manmohan Singh, first observed in 1953 Focus: Promoting Hindi usage in Indian government and education As we celebrate in 2026, the focus of the Hindi language has shifted significantly from purely literary roots to modern technolog...