Shri. R.K. Vishnoi, Chairman and Managing Director of THDC India Limited, announced that the corporation has been awarded the first prize in the ‘Ka’ category of public sector undertakings for the exemplary implementation of the Official Language Policy. This prestigious honor, part of the 2023-24 Rajbhasha Kirti Awards, was presented by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on September 14, 2024. The award signifies the corporation’s strong commitment to promoting the use of Hindi, highlighting the dedication of every THDC employee towards effective implementation of the official language. All employees are deserving of congratulations for this achievement.
The award was accepted by Shri. Sipan Kumar Garg, Director (Finance), THDC, from the Hon’ble Union Home Minister, Shri. Amit Shah, during a grand ceremony marking Hindi Day and the 4th All India Rajbhasha Conference at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Hon’ble Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri. Nityanand Rai, members of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, and other prominent personalities. Representatives from central government ministries, autonomous bodies, and institutions were also present to celebrate the achievements of various organizations in promoting Hindi.
Shri. Shailendra Singh, Director (Personnel), THDC, and Chairman of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee, Haridwar, congratulated all officers and staff for their continuous efforts. He emphasized that alongside its core business of power generation, THDC is actively leading in promoting Hindi. The Official Language Department has entrusted THDC with the responsibility for the Official Language Implementation Committees in Haridwar and Tehri, a duty the corporation has fulfilled for the past seven years. THDC’s language officers have been working diligently to ensure proper implementation of the Hindi policy, not only within the organization but also in associated institutions.
Shri. Sipan Kumar Garg, Director (Finance), expressed that this award is a testament to THDC’s commitment to upholding its constitutional and statutory responsibilities. Hindi, recognized as the official language by the Constitution, is being fully integrated into the corporation’s operations. THDC continues to follow the guidelines and annual programs issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs for the promotion of Hindi. Throughout 2023-24, various units and offices of THDC, including its corporate office, underwent inspections by parliamentary and Ministry of Power officials. The inspectors praised the corporation’s exemplary efforts in official language implementation.
Along with Shri. Garg, senior officials including Shri. Ishwar Dutt Tigga, Additional General Manager (HR and Administration), Shri. Robin Singhal, Senior Manager (Finance), and Shri. Pankaj Kumar Sharma, Deputy Manager (Official Language), as well as other members of the Hindi department, attended the ceremony on behalf of THDC India Limited.
