OIL hosts 47th TOLIC meet in Duliajan, reinforces push for Hindi in official work

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 29, 2025

The 47th Town Official Language Implementation Committee (TOLIC) meeting for Duliajan was convened on May 28 at Oil India Limited (OIL), reaffirming efforts to strengthen the use of Hindi in official communication across central government institutions in the region.

Chaired by Madhurjya Barua, Executive Director (HR & Field Administration), OIL, the meeting brought together a cross-section of representatives from central government offices, PSUs, and banks operating in and around Duliajan.

Devanand Das, Assistant Director (Implementation) at the Regional Implementation Office (Northeast), Guwahati, Ministry of Home Affairs, attended as the key official language representative from the Government of India.

The session was coordinated by Diganta Deka, Senior Officer (Official Language), OIL, and Member-Secretary of TOLIC, Duliajan. He presented a detailed review based on quarterly reports from member organizations and led discussions focused on boosting compliance with the Official Language Act, particularly Section 3(3), which mandates the use of Hindi in official documents.

The meeting discussed the current state of Hindi usage in official correspondence, the frequency and quality of Hindi workshops, the regularity of TOLIC meetings and the execution of the Annual Programme 2025–26.

Devanand Das offered a sharp analysis of implementation trends and shared practical suggestions to close existing gaps and raise the standard of Hindi use.

In his address, Madhurjya Barua praised the active engagement of participating institutions and emphasized the need for collective action. “The momentum must continue. Our shared goal is a more robust and effective implementation of the official language policy,” he stated, urging all members to act on the meeting’s resolutions.

The event closed with a vote of thanks from Diganta Kumar Borah, General Manager (Public Affairs), OIL, who acknowledged the contributions of all attendees in pushing forward the language mandate.