♦ World Hindi Day is observed annually on January 10, commemorates Hindi as a prominent language spoken in India. The Indian government's decision aimed to strengthen the linguistic identity of Hindi-speaking communities and promote unity among diverse linguistic groups across the nation.

♦ The word 'Hindi' originated from the Persian word 'Hind,' signifying the land of the Indus River. World Hindi Day was officially observed for the first time on January 10, 2006, during the tenure of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. The date commemorates January 10, 1949, when Hindi was used for the first time at the United Nations General Assembly.