Aizawl, Jan 28: The Mizoram government has decided to introduce a Hindi-speaking day in all schools to improve language proficiency among students.
Speaking to media persons, School Education Minister Vanlalthansai said the initiative will be implemented once a month under the supervision of the state School Education Department. On the designated day, both students and teachers will be encouraged to speak and converse in Hindi.
He said the move is aimed primarily at improving spoken Hindi among students, especially those from rural areas.
The minister noted that many Mizo students face language barriers when they travel outside the state for higher education or employment, where proficiency in Hindi is often necessary. To address this, Hindi teachers will be provided training to help students develop fluency, while special support will be extended to students who are not comfortable speaking the language.
Vanlalthansai added that the government will formally notify the Hindi-speaking day for all schools. The syllabus for spoken Hindi will be prepared by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
Mizoram, a hilly state dominated by the Mizo tribal community, has limited exposure to Hindi due to the small presence of Hindi-speaking populations. Mizo and English remain the official languages of the state.
