Development of Indian Languages

Funds are allocated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development to different Language Institutions, and not language wise, for the development of different Indian Languages. However, the funds allocated to language specific institutions are spent on the development of that language.

The details of funds spent by the Language Institutions during the last three years and the current year is given below:-

                                                                             (Rupees in lakhs)

No	Language Institutions	2009-2010	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-13 (till Nov-12)
1	Hindi	3735.13	4081.00	4282.47	1768.39
2	Sanskrit	12058.61	11916.16	13458.24	8254.95
3	Sindhi	151.25	113.12	238.23	101.60
4	Tamil	975.32	1121.38	936.61	327.93
5	Urdu	2053.93	2849.00	3793.61	2693.80
6	Others	134.03	130.19	202.59	0.88
	Total	19108.27	20210.85	22911.75	13147.55

 

                          The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Languages (NCPUL) has been established to promote, develop and propagate the Urdu language. It also incorporates modern scientific and technological developments into its activities, which include Calligraphy and Graphic Design, Publication of Manuscripts, Book Promotion, Production & Telecast of Urdu Duniya on Television, Distance Education in Urdu, Seminar, Symposia and Workshop. Through its study centres it also offers a one year diploma course in Urdu and Computer Applications, Business Accounting – Multi Lingual Desk Top Publishing (CABA-MDTP) and a short term course on capacity building of Urdu working journalists. Further, the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore, a Subordinate Office of the Government of India, has developed testing and evaluation materials for Urdu teachers and language educators. The Institute has also developed and commissioned an online Urdu course in the current year and in addition are conducting various developmental programs including workshops, seminars, etc for promotion/ development of Urdu.