New Delhi: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been honoured with the prestigious Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar for outstanding implementation of Hindi in official work.
The award was conferred by the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, under the Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar scheme.
This year, BHEL received the second prize in the category of Public Sector Enterprises located in ‘A Region’, recognising its efforts towards effective implementation and promotion of Hindi across the organisation.
BHEL Receives Rajbhasha Award in Navi Mumbai
The award was presented during the Hindi Diwas celebrations and the 6th All India Rajbhasha Conference held in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, on September 14, 2026.
Tajinder Gupta, Director (Power) and holding additional charge of Human Resources at BHEL, received the award from Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Minister of State for Home Affairs.
Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs, was also present on the stage during the ceremony.
Key details of the award:
- Award: Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar
- Category: Public Sector Enterprises located in ‘A Region’
- Position: Second prize
- Awarding organisation: Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Event: Hindi Diwas celebrations and 6th All India Rajbhasha Conference
- Venue: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Date: September 14, 2026
- BHEL representative: Tajinder Gupta, Director (Power) and Additional Charge, Human Resources
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Third Consecutive Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar for BHEL
The latest award marks the third consecutive year in which BHEL has received the Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar.
BHEL had earlier received the award for:
- 2023-24
- 2024-25
- 2025-26
The continued recognition highlights BHEL’s sustained efforts towards promoting Hindi and implementing the government’s Official Language policy in its administrative and official activities.
Recognition for Hindi Implementation
The Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar is a major national recognition for organisations demonstrating outstanding performance in the implementation and promotion of the Official Language.
BHEL’s latest recognition reflects its efforts to strengthen the use of Hindi in official communication and administrative work.
The award also highlights the company’s continued focus on encouraging Hindi usage across its operations while maintaining its technical and professional functions.
BHEL’s Continued Focus on Rajbhasha
BHEL has consistently participated in initiatives aimed at promoting the use of Hindi in its official functioning.
The consecutive Rajbhasha Keerti Puraskar recognitions indicate the company’s continued efforts in areas such as:
- Implementation of Hindi in official work
- Promotion of Hindi communication
- Encouraging employees to use Hindi in administrative activities
- Supporting the government’s Official Language initiatives
About BHEL
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, Government of India. Established in 1956, BHEL is one of India’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies, with operations across sectors including power generation, transmission, transportation, defence and other strategic industries.
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