Hindi Experiment‑Encouragement Fortnight Celebrated in the Pharmacy Department

Health and Family Welfare Ministry Launches Hindi Promotion Week to Enhance Comprehensive Use of Hindi in Health Services

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched a series of activities this year to promote the extensive and effective use of Hindi in the Ministry of Health during the Hindi Promotion Week. During this week, various workshops, seminars, and speeches were held, involving medical professionals, linguists, and government officials. The Health Secretary, as the chief guest of the program, delivered the opening address and explained how precise and sensitive use of Hindi plays a crucial role in patient communication, medication instructions, and public health awareness.

A workshop specifically on translating medical terminology into Hindi was conducted during the program, where experts highlighted methods for developing appropriate Hindi terminology for medical pamphlets, websites, and mobile applications. Additionally, a panel discussion delved into the role of language in patient communication, cultural sensitivity, and the benefits of using the mother tongue in health education. At the end of the week, a competition was also held to encourage health workers to prepare patient education materials in Hindi.

The ministry chief stated that the Hindi Promotion Week will not only raise awareness of the language but also improve the reach and quality of health services. He further added that similar programs will be expanded in the coming months to ensure proper and effective use of Hindi in all government health institutions. This initiative represents an important step toward achieving the goal of promoting mother‑tongue‑based communication in the health sector.