TNPSC Thervupettagam

Hindi Journalism Day 2026 - May 30

June 3 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 24 0
  • Hindi Journalism Day is observed annually on 30 May to commemorate the beginning of Hindi journalism in India.
  • On 30 May 1826, India’s first Hindi newspaper, Udant Martand (“The Rising Sun”), was launched from Kolkata (then Calcutta) by Pandit Jugal Kishore Shukla.
  • The day recognises the contribution of Hindi journalism in promoting public awareness, strengthening democracy, and expanding access to information in Indian languages.
  • 2026 marks the 200th anniversary of Hindi journalism in India.

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