Archive · 11 Dec 2025
ECoR Pushes for Stronger Hindi Usage
The East Coast Railway (ECoR) had a meeting to talk about using Hindi more in their official work.
The meeting was led by the General Manager, Parmeshwar Funkwal.
They discussed how important it is to have clear and correct Hindi signs at all train stations.
They also made a special booklet with a list of important signs that should be in Hindi.
Many important people from the railway department were there for the meeting.
The 56th Zonal Rajbhasha Implementation Committee Meeting of East Coast Railway (ECoR) was held in Bhubaneswar.
The meeting emphasized the importance of using Hindi in official communication and adhering to the Government of India’s Official Language Policy.
General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal highlighted the role of the Rajbhasha Department in improving communication standards.
The meeting stressed the need for accurate and error-free Hindi signboards at all stations.
A special brochure containing the Standard List of Essential Coach Boards and Signages in Hindi was released.
- Who
- East Coast Railway (ECoR) officials, including General Manager Parmeshwar Funkwal
- What
- 56th Zonal Rajbhasha Implementation Committee Meeting
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To reaffirm commitment to strengthening Hindi usage in official communication and ensuring adherence to the Government of India’s Official Language Policy
- Event
- 56th Zonal Rajbhasha Implementation Committee Meeting
- Location
- Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar
- Chairperson
- Parmeshwar Funkwal, General Manager, East Coast Railway
- Key Focus
- Strengthening Hindi usage in official communication
- Key Attendees
- Principal Heads of Departments, Alok Sahay, Mukhya Rajbhasha Adhikari
- Key Action
- Release of a special brochure on Standard List of Essential Coach Boards and Signages in Hindi