Govt nod for Hinglish: Computer replaces Sanganak!
December 05, 2011  16:09

In a bid to overcome problems posed by difficult Hindi words, Government has asked section officers to use their 'Hinglish' replacements for easy understanding and better promotion of the language. 

The order issued by the Rajbhasha unit of Ministry of Home Affairs was recently re-circulated in various offices after it was officially mentioned that such puritan use of Hindi generates disinterest among masses. 

The circular recommended that difficult Hindi words can be replaced with English alternatives in Devanagari script for official work. 

Citing examples, Department of Official Language at Home Ministry said 'misil' can be replaced with file, 'pratyabhuti' with guarantee, 'kunjipatal' with keyboard and 'sanganak' with omnipresent 'computer'. It also advocated use of popular Hindi words and English alternatives to make the language more attractive and popular in offices and masses.

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