NMPA Wins Top Prize for Hindi Implementation in Official Work

The New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA) has been honored with the First Prize under the *Rajbhasha Shield Scheme 2024-25* for its outstanding implementation of Hindi in official operations. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presented the award in New Delhi, which was received by NMPA Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh.

The recognition highlights NMPA's sustained efforts in promoting Hindi through capacity-building programs, workshops, bilingual publications, and digital communication. The port has effectively implemented the *Official Language Policy* prescribed by the Government of India, encouraging wider adoption of Hindi in official correspondence, meetings, documentation, and public interface.

Chairman Singh credited the achievement to the collective dedication of NMPA's officers and employees. The award reinforces NMPA's commitment to operational excellence alongside effective implementation of government language policy, promoting Hindi as an important medium of administration while supporting transparent and inclusive governance. This milestone reflects the port's continued pursuit of institutional development and promotion of India's linguistic heritage.