Manipur University issued an office order stating that all sections and departments of the institution had been directed to use Hindi in official noting and drafting. The order mentioned that the decision was taken during a meeting of the Official Language Implementation Committee held on August 8, 2025.
It was further stated in the order, signed by Registrar Prof. M. Premjit Singh, that quarterly inspections would be carried out to review the implementation and usage of Hindi across the university’s sections and departments.
The directive, which was issued with the approval of the competent authority, was reported to have been circulated to the Vice-Chancellor’s office, Finance Officer, Controller of Examinations, all deans, directors, officers, sectional heads, and other concerned officials of the university.
The order added that the step was in line with the Official Language Implementation Committee’s efforts to promote the use of Hindi as the official language in the university’s administrative functions.