RONO HILLS : Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) hosted the meeting of the Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC), Papum Pare district, for the first time on Thursday, bringing together representatives of 100 Central Government offices enrolled under the committee to review implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India.

RGU Registrar Dr NT Rikam attended the meeting along with senior officials and representatives of participating Central Government offices.

Hindi Officer-cum-Member Secretary (TOLIC) Dr Gumpi Nguso made a detailed PowerPoint presentation on the programmes, policies and provisions relating to the Official Language applicable to Central Government institutions. She also presented an overview of the performance of member offices in different parts of Arunachal Pradesh in implementing and progressively using Hindi in official work.

Addressing the gathering, RGU Vice-Chancellor emphasised the need for collective efforts by Central Government offices for effective implementation of the Official Language Policy. He said offices should strive for the progressive use of Hindi in official communication and administrative functioning in accordance with the Official Language Rules.

Dr Rajiv Kumar Nayak, Deputy Director, Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, who represented the ministry at the meeting, explained the provisions and practical aspects of the Official Language Rules. He also reviewed the quarterly progress reports submitted by participating institutions and highlighted areas requiring further attention.

The meeting provided a platform for representatives to exchange experiences, discuss practical challenges and share best practices in the use of Hindi in official work.

The deliberations also focused on improving compliance with the Official Language Rules and strengthening the quality and regularity of Hindi usage in official communication.