The Official Language Department, Head Office, Bank of India organised an All-India Official Language (Rajbhasha) Seminar on 7th February 2026 in the presence of the Bank’s top management and Official Language representatives from various financial institutions. The seminar was organised with the objective of promoting the effective implementation and encouragement of creative writing in Hindi as the Official Language within the Bank.

The seminar was attended by the Bank’s Executive Directors Shri P. R. Rajagopal, Shri Rajiv Mishra and Shri Pramod Kumar Dwivedi, along with the Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Vishnu Kumar Gupta. Renowned actor and writer Shri Akhilendra Mishra was present as the Guest of Honour. The keynote speakers for the programme were Shri Harish Singh Chauhan, Deputy Director, Regional Implementation Office (West), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and Prof. Karunashankar Upadhyay, Head of the Hindi Department, University of Mumbai, who shared their views. The programme commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. The welcome address was delivered by General Manager Shri Vishwajit Mishra, and the guests were formally welcomed by Chief General Manager Shri Abhijit Bose.

In his address, Executive Director Shri Rajiv Mishra stated that Hindi is not merely a language of administrative work but also a powerful medium for the expression of emotions, thoughts, and culture. He elaborated on the creative and technological initiatives being undertaken by the Bank to promote the use of Hindi.

On this occasion, marking World Hindi Day 2026, a book compiling the best essays from the Inter-Bank Hindi Essay Writing Competition titled “Bhaarateey Arthavyavastha Aur Aadhunik Bainking: Data, Bhaasha Aur Gen Z” was released. Additionally, the December 2025 issue of the Bank’s quarterly in-house Hindi magazine “BOI Varta” was released. The Hindi edition of the Instruction Manual (Deposits) was also unveiled. Winners of the All-India Hindi Essay Competition were felicitated with certificates and prize money. On this occasion, the Official Language In-charge, Ms. Mou Maitra, Assistant General Manager (Official Language), made a special presentation on Official Language implementation and highlighted the Bank’s achievements in the field of Official Language.

During the discussion session of the seminar, Shri Harish Singh Chauhan delivered a detailed lecture on the Hindi language and linguistics, while Prof. Karunashankar Upadhyay spoke in detail on the standard scientific methodology of Hindi. All the participants present benefited enthusiastically from these deliberations.

Guest of Honour Shri Akhilendra Mishra, in his inspiring address, highlighted the interrelationship between language, literature, and life, emphasizing the simplicity, communicative strength, and cultural significance of the Hindi language. He also enlightened the audience on the art of living life through language.

The seminar proved to be a significant step towards strengthening the Official Language policy of Bank of India and promoting the wider use of Hindi. The programme was attended by Executive Directors Shri P. R. Rajagopal, Shri Rajiv Mishra, and Shri Pramod Kumar Dwivedi; Chief Vigilance Officer Shri Vishnu Gupta; Chief General Managers, General Managers, officers from various financial institutions, and all staff members of the Bank’s Official Language Department. The programme was conducted by Shri Amrish Kumar, Chief Manager (Official Language). The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Captain Akhilesh Kumar, Deputy General Manager.