Hindi Journalism Day 2025: Date, history, significance — all you need to know
Hindi Journalism Day 2025: The media is the fourth pillar of democracy in India, serving as the channel to actively inform citizens about the nation's current affairs. Hindi, or vernacular, journalism has a special place in shaping the history of India, playing a significant role in enabling individuals to access widespread information in a language familiar to them across the nation.
An annual national event, Hindi Journalism Day falls on Friday, May 30, 2025. Its history dates back to 1826, when Bengali, Persian, and English-language publications dominated the Indian media under British colonial control.
On May 30, 1986, Pt. Jugal Kishor Shukla founded Udant Martand, India's first Hindi newspaper, acknowledging the importance of Indian languages in the media. Despite initial challenges like restricted distribution and financial constraints, Udant Martand made a big difference and continued to publish after 79 editions.
Hindi Journalism Day commemorates the continuing tradition of Hindi and vernacular journalism in India, which has thrived in the country for nearly two centuries. It also honours the dedication of journalists who strive to deliver accurate information to the general and non-English-speaking public of India.
The day is observed with a number of events, including seminars, discussions, and award ceremonies, all of which throw light on the issues that Hindi journalists face, as well as the area of Hindi journalism.
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