New Delhi: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has been honoured with two prestigious Rajbhasha Kirti Awards for excellence in the implementation and promotion of Hindi as the Official Language.
The awards were presented on September 14, 2026, in Mumbai during the Hindi Diwas celebrations and the 6th All India Rajbhasha Conference.
Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar presented the awards. Dr. Vilas Jhode, Executive Director–Human Resources, HPCL, received the awards on behalf of HPCL Chairman and Managing Director Vikas Kaushal.
HPCL Receives Two Rajbhasha Kirti Awards
The recognition highlights HPCL’s consistent efforts towards the effective implementation and wider use of Hindi in official work.
The two awards reflect the company’s continued focus on strengthening the use of the Official Language across its organisational activities.
Key Highlights
- Organisation: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
- Recognition: Two Rajbhasha Kirti Awards
- Occasion: Hindi Diwas and 6th All India Rajbhasha Conference
- Date: September 14, 2026
- Venue: Mumbai
- Awards presented by: Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar
- Awards received by: Dr. Vilas Jhode, Executive Director–Human Resources, HPCL
- Received on behalf of: HPCL CMD Vikas Kaushal
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Dr. Vilas Jhode Receives Awards on Behalf of CMD
Dr. Vilas Jhode received the prestigious awards on behalf of HPCL CMD Vikas Kaushal during the ceremony.
The recognition acknowledges HPCL’s efforts to promote Hindi and strengthen its implementation in official communication and organisational work.
The awards also underline the company’s commitment to supporting the wider adoption of Hindi as the Official Language.
HPCL Rajbhasha Official Also Honoured
Along with the two organisational awards, Saleem Khan, Head–Rajbhasha and Secretary–NARAKAS Mumbai (Undertaking), was also honoured with a citation for his contribution.
His recognition further highlights the efforts of HPCL’s Rajbhasha function in promoting Hindi and supporting its effective implementation within the organisation.
Recognition of HPCL’s Commitment to Hindi
The Rajbhasha Kirti Awards mark an important achievement for HPCL and its employees.
The company congratulated its entire workforce on the recognition and reaffirmed its commitment to further promoting the use of Hindi in official work.
The awards also provide recognition to HPCL’s sustained efforts towards strengthening the Official Language and encouraging its wider use across the organisation.
About HPCL
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is a leading Indian oil and gas company engaged in refining, marketing and distribution of petroleum products. HPCL operates refineries, fuel retail outlets and other energy infrastructure across India and is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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