The First Sub-Committee of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language conducted an inspection of the Indian Maritime University (IMU), Kolkata Campus recently to review the implementation of the Official Language Policy and the progressive use of Hindi in official work.

The Parliamentary delegation was led by Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and Deputy Chairman of the Committee, and Dr. Dinesh Sharma, Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Convener of the First Sub-Committee. The delegation also included Shri Satyapal Brahmachari, Shri Kishori Lal Sharma, Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, and other Hon’ble Members of Parliament and senior officers of the Committee Secretariat.

During the inspection, the Committee reviewed the implementation of the official language policy at IMU. While appreciating the initiatives undertaken by IMU Kolkata Campus towards promoting the progressive use of Hindi in official work, the Hon’ble members provided valuable guidance and suggestions for further strengthening the use of the official language.

The inspection was attended by Dr. Malini V. Shankar, Vice Chancellor, Indian Maritime University; Dr. Rajoo Balaji, Pro Vice Chancellor; Shri K. Saravanan, Registrar; Rear Admiral (Retd.) Amit Bose, Director, IMU Kolkata Campus; along with other officers and staff of IMU. Reaffirming its commitment to the objectives of the official language policy, IMU Kolkata Campus expressed its resolve to further promote the use of Hindi in official correspondence, administration and day-to-day functioning while continuing to uphold excellence in maritime education, training and research.