World Hindi Day Observed on January 10; NDDB Crosses 35 Crore Pashu Aadhaar IDs
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World Hindi Day observed on Jan 10; NDDB crosses 35.68 crore Pashu Aadhaar IDs digitising dairy sector.
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World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) observed on January 10, 2026, commemorating Hindi's use in UN General Assembly on January 10, 1949 and the first World Hindi Conference in Nagpur in 1975
Ministry of External Affairs organises worldwide events to promote Hindi's international presence
NDDB reached milestone of generating over 35.68 crore Pashu Aadhaar IDs, digitising India's dairy sector
Rajasthan has the highest cattle population in India at over 5.7 crore livestock and is a major beneficiary of this initiative
Pashu Aadhaar enables tracking of animal health, breeding records, and milk productivity for each tagged animal
World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas) was observed on January 10, 2026, commemorating the historic use of Hindi in the UN General Assembly on January 10, 1949, and the first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975. The Ministry of External Affairs organises events worldwide to promote Hindi's international presence.
In a separate development, the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) reached a milestone by generating over 35.68 crore 'Pashu Aadhaar' IDs, digitising India's dairy sector. Rajasthan, with the highest cattle population in India at over 5.7 crore livestock, is a major beneficiary of this initiative, which enables tracking of animal health, breeding records, and milk productivity for each tagged animal.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is World Hindi Day observed on January 10 and what is its origin?
**World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas)** is observed on **January 10** to commemorate the **historic use of Hindi in the UN General Assembly on January 10, 1949**, and the **first World Hindi Conference held in Nagpur in 1975**. The **Ministry of External Affairs** organises worldwide events to promote Hindi's international presence. It is distinct from **Hindi Diwas** (September 14), which marks Hindi's adoption as official language.
What milestone did NDDB achieve in Pashu Aadhaar IDs and what is its significance for India's dairy sector?
The **National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)** achieved the milestone of generating over **35.68 crore Pashu Aadhaar IDs**, digitising India's dairy sector. **Pashu Aadhaar** enables tracking of each tagged animal's **health records, breeding records, and milk productivity**. **Rajasthan**, with the **highest cattle population in India** at over **5.7 crore livestock**, is a major beneficiary. The milestone was highlighted on **World Hindi Day, January 10, 2026**.
Why is Rajasthan particularly important for the Pashu Aadhaar initiative by NDDB?
**Rajasthan** is a key beneficiary of the **NDDB's Pashu Aadhaar** initiative because it has the **highest cattle population in India** at over **5.7 crore livestock**. The **Pashu Aadhaar** programme (with over **35.68 crore IDs** generated by NDDB) enables tracking of individual animal **health, breeding records, and milk productivity**. This digital tool is essential for improving dairy productivity and implementing animal health programmes across Rajasthan's vast rural livestock sector.
What is the difference between World Hindi Day observed on January 10 and Hindi Diwas on September 14?
**World Hindi Day (Vishwa Hindi Diwas)** on **January 10** commemorates the **first World Hindi Conference (Nagpur, 1975)** and Hindi's use in the **UN General Assembly (January 10, 1949)**, promoting Hindi internationally through **MEA-organised events** worldwide. **Hindi Diwas** on **September 14** marks Hindi's adoption as India's **official language** (Constitution, 1949). World Hindi Day has an international focus while Hindi Diwas is a domestic celebration.
What is Pashu Aadhaar and how does it contribute to India's dairy sector digitisation?
**Pashu Aadhaar** is a unique identification system for livestock in India, developed by the **National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)**. Similar to Aadhaar for humans, it assigns a unique ID to each tagged animal, enabling tracking of **health records, breeding records, and milk productivity**. Over **35.68 crore Pashu Aadhaar IDs** have been generated, digitising India's dairy sector. **Rajasthan** with **5.7 crore+ livestock** (India's highest) is a major beneficiary of this initiative.
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