External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Monday said use of Hindi should be encouraged in an all-round holistic manner.
She made the comments after presenting certificates of appreciation to winning participants of various activities held under the initiative of 'Hindi Pakhwada' (Hindi Corner) at the external affairs ministry.
It was organised as part of the Hindi Diwas (Sep 14) celebrations held from Sep 2-16.
Under the initiative, the officers and staff at the ministry participated in a series of activities undertaken to promote usage of Hindi, an official statement said.
