Today is Hindi Journalism Day (Hindi Patrakarita Diwas). The journey of Hindi journalism began on May 30, 1826, with the publication of the first Hindi newspaper, ‘Udant Martand,’ started by Pt. Jugal Kishore Shukla. This day is dedicated to the special contribution of Hindi journalists working for public welfare, imbued with truth and courage. The Hindi publication of Udant Martand was a milestone in the history of Indian journalism.

It represented the beginning of a new era of journalism in India and later influenced the society and culture of the country. The Udant Martand era was marked by a significant number of important publications and a growing number of journalists entering the field. This led to the growth of public awareness about journalism and the importance of Hindi newspapers in providing correct information to citizens.