State PCS - Madhya Pradesh (MP PCS)

• 06 Jan 2026

IIT Indore Promotes Hindi as Working Language in S&T Education

The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT‑I) has taken a significant step to promote Hindi as a working language in science and technology education.

Key Points

• Objective: To promote technical Hindi in higher education and remove linguistic barriers for students from Hindi‑medium backgrounds. 
• Event: The idea was highlighted during Abhyuday‑3, a two‑day National Technical Hindi Seminar organised by IIT Indore. 
• Implementation: At IIT Indore, some first-year lectures are taught in Hindi, classroom discussions use Hindi to explain scientific concepts, and research abstracts are compiled as per official Hindi language standards.
• Leadership: As per IIT‑I Director, this initiative supports the national vision of connecting science and technology with vernacular languages, reinforcing inclusivity and linguistic diversity.
• Outcome: A key result of Abhyuday‑3 was the release of “Smarika”, a compilation of 26 peer‑reviewed research papers written in Hindi across sessions on science, engineering, and digital technology.
• National Education Policy (NEP) 2020: This initiative directly aligns with NEP 2020's mandate to promote instruction in Indian languages to foster deeper thinking and innovation.
• Government Support: The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme (BBPS), introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26, supports these efforts by providing digital books in Indian languages for higher education.

NTPC-GCRI MoA for Cancer Care Infrastructure

Why in News?

NTPC Western Region signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services under a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Key Points

• Objective: To enhance radiotherapy services by procuring and installing a high-energy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) at the Siddhpur Satellite Centre  in Ahmedabad.
• Funding: ₹23.16 crore has been sanctioned by NTPC under its CSR initiative for capacity upgrade.
• Technology Upgrade: The support will help procure and install sophisticated radiotherapy equipment, improving advanced cancer treatment capabilities. 
• CSR Focus: This initiative reflects NTPC’s commitment to inclusive development and contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by strengthening critical healthcare infrastructure through meaningful CSR interventions. 
• Regional Healthcare Hub: Strengthening GCRI will reduce the out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) for patients.