Hindi Advisory Committee: JP Nadda named chairman
Why in the news
A Union Minister, J. P. Nadda, was placed at the head of the newly reconstituted Hindi Advisory Committee linked to the Chemicals & Fertilizers Ministry in March 2026.
Key facts
- Chairman: Union Minister J. P. Nadda.
- Parent ministry: Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.
- Job of the panel: to review and promote progressive use of Hindi in official work.
- Composition: nominated members plus official members.
- Tenure: three years.
Significance
- Gives fresh momentum to carrying out the Official Language policy inside the ministry.
- Shows that each ministry keeps its own advisory body for Hindi in official work.
Exam angle
- Chairman of the committee: J. P. Nadda.
- Ministry concerned: Chemicals & Fertilizers.
- Tenure of members: three years.
- Policy area linked: Official Language implementation.