Department of Financial Services (DFS) Honoured with First Rajbhasha Kirti Award for 2025–26

Why in News?

The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has received the First Prize under the Rajbhasha Kirti Award for 2025–26 in the category of ministries/departments with fewer than 300 personnel. The award recognises its effective implementation and innovative use of Official Language Hindi in official work.

Important Points

• The award was presented during the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas. 
• The conference was organised by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs. 
• The conference was held on September 14–15, 2026, at CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. 
• Hari Har Mishra, Additional Secretary, accepted the award on behalf of DFS. 
• The Rajbhasha Kirti Awards recognise outstanding efforts to promote and implement Hindi in official work.

DFS Awarded for Hindi Implementation

• The Rajbhasha Kirti Award recognises the efforts made by DFS during 2025–26 to promote and implement Hindi in official work.
• DFS was recognised particularly for:
  • Promoting the maximum use of Hindi in official communication.
  • Encouraging Hindi in day-to-day departmental work.
  • Introducing innovative practices for the use of Hindi.
  • Strengthening the implementation of the Official Language policy.

Award Presented at All India Official Language Conference

• The award was presented during the 6th All India Official Language Conference and Hindi Diwas under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, Amit Shah.
• Hari Har Mishra, Additional Secretary, received the award on behalf of the Department of Financial Services from Amit Shah.
• The two-day conference was held on September 14–15, 2026, at the CIDCO Exhibition Centre, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
• Officials and representatives from ministries, departments and institutions across India participated in the conference to discuss the promotion and implementation of Hindi in official work.

Rajbhasha Kirti Award?

• The Rajbhasha Kirti Awards are presented by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs to recognise outstanding efforts in the implementation and promotion of Hindi in official work.
• The awards encourage government organisations to increase the use of Hindi and adopt innovative approaches for its effective implementation.

Why Is the DFS Award Important?

• The recognition highlights the efforts of the Department of Financial Services to strengthen the use of Hindi in departmental work. 
• It also reflects the importance given to innovation and effective implementation of the Official Language policy in government departments.

Conclusion

The Rajbhasha Kirti Award highlights the importance of promoting Hindi in official work while respecting India’s rich linguistic diversity. It also encourages government departments to adopt innovative and effective approaches to improve official communication.

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