- The Project of Vaikhanasa Agama Kosha that has been completed and sent to the press for printing.

- The Project of Tape Recording of Vedas, being carried out with the help of Tirupati-Tirumala Devasthanam. Vedic recitation of various Sakhas has been recorded Upto 1200 hours.

- The Project of Tape Recording of Oral Shastraic tradition under which tape recording of Mimansa tradition has

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12.7.8 The Jammu Vidyapeetha is specialised in Kashmir Shaiv Darshan and the manuscripts for Kashmir Shaiv Darshan Kosha is nearing completion.

12.7.9 The Delhi Vidyapeetha is engaged with the project of compilation of Sandarabha Kosha on Sankhya Yoga, which is ready for press. The printing of Sabara Bhasya with commentaries is in progress.

12.7.10 The Headquarters of the Sansthan is bringing out the Who's Who of Sanskrit scholars and Bio data of about 109 persons have been compiled.

12.7.11 The Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan has been operating two scholarship programmes for the Ministry of Human Resource Development.

12.7.12 Under Research Scholarships Scheme to products of Sanskrit Pathshalas, a monthly stipend of Rs.300/- is given to research scholars for a period of 2 years. In addition a contingent grant of Rs. 500/per year is also given to each scholar.

12.7.13 Under post-matric scholarships, Students who study Sanskrit as a subject at MA/Acharya and Ph.D. levels in the modem stream are awarded scholarships of Rs. 100/- per month & Rs. 300/- per month respectively.

Sanskrit Dictionary Project, Deccan College, Pune

12.7.14 Financial Assistance is being provided to Deccan College, Pune, for preparing a Sanskrit Dictionary on Historical principles which will help research Scholars in the interpretation of old and difficult Sanskrit texts. Three parts each of Volume I & II and two parts of volume III have already been published.

Utilisation of Services of Senior Eminent Sanskrit Scholars to impart indepth study in Shastras

12.7.15 Under this scheme 85 eminent Sanskrit scholars have been approved for guiding junior, members of the staff and senior students in Adarsh Sanskrit Pathashalas, important voluntary Sanskrit teaching institutions, research centres and Sanskrit Universities in the indepth study of higher texts, research and methodology. These scholars are appointed on a monthly honorarium of Rs. 1000/-. Financial Assistance to Voluntary Organisations engaged in the Propagation and Development of Classical languages other than Sanskrit Le. Arabic/ Persian

12.7.16 Under this scheme, registered voluntary organisations working for the promotion of Arabic and Persian are provided with financial assistance towards salary, scholarships, furniture, library and other activities. About 200 institutions are being assisted under this scheme. Scholarships are also awarded every year to students of traditional Madrasas and Maktabs to prosecute higher research. in Arabic and Persian.

Deemed Universities

12.7.17 Two Vidyapeethas, one in Delhi and another at Tirupati have been declared as Deemed to be Universities on 16th November, 1987. Vice-Chancellors of the Universities have also been appointed. Other formalities are being gone through.

Central Sanskrit Board/Committees

12.7.18 The Central Sanskrit Board is an advisory body which advises the Government of India on matters of policy pertaining to the propagation and development of Sanskrit in the country, including pattern of Sanskrit education in the country, including co-ordination of courses, etc. It was reconstituted with effect from 1st March, 1989, for a period of three years under the chairmanship of Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, Vice President of India. The Board met twice on the 4th July, 1989 and 15th September, 1989.

12.7.19 The Board has also constituted six Committees to study and submit report on the following matters :-

- Sanskrit and National Integration;

- Scientific, Technical and Engineering knowledge in Sanskrit literature;

- Sanskrit as a Computer language;

- Popularisation of Sanskrit amongst the masses;

- Inter-translation of Sanskrit literature and the literatures of other Indian languages;

- Introduction of a measure of uniformity in the syllabi for Sanskrit teaching.

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12.7.20 Four committees have already met in the Ministry during the period under report.

Award of Certificate of Honour to Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian Scholars

12.7.21 This scheme envisages giving of President's Award of Certificate of Honour to eminent Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian scholars. Annually 14 scholars- 10 in Sanskrit and 2 each in Arabic and Persian-are selected for the award and their names are announced on the eve-of independence Day. In 1989, 12 scholars have been selected for this award-9 in Sanskrit, 2 in Persian and one in Arabic. The award carries an annual monetary grant of Rs. 10,000/- for the life of the scholars. Each scholar is presented with a Sanad and Shawl at a function to be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Scheme for Development of Sanskrit through State Governments/Union Territories

12.7.22 Ibis scheme provides for 100% grant to State Govts. as described below:

- Financial Assistance is given upto Rs. 4000/- per annum to eminent Sanskrit scholars in indigent circumstances, whose income is below Rs. 4,000/- per annum.

- For modernisation of Sanskrit pathshalas in the traditional system of Sanskrit education, assistance is given for appointment of teachers for teaching selected modem subjects. States of Gujarat and U.P. are receiving grants for this purpose.

- For providing facilities for teaching Sanskrit in High and Higher Secondary Schools, 100% grant is given towards salary of Sanskrit teachers. States of Karnataka and Nagaland are availing of assistance for this purpose.

- In order to attract good students for study of Sanskrit in the High and Higher Secondary Schools, merit scholarships are given to Sanskrit Students in Classes IX to XII @ Rs. 10/- per month. About 3,000 students are benefited.

- State Governments are also given assistance when they chalk out their own programmes for development and propagation of Sanskrit like upgrading the salary of teachers, honouring of Vedic scholars, conducting Vidwat Sabhas, holding of evening classes for Sanskrit, celebrating Kalidasa Samaroh etc.

Production of Sanskrit Literature

12.7.23 Under this scheme, assistance is given for (i) printing and publication of original works relating to Sanskrit literature, (ii) printing of out-of print Sanskrit books (iii) purchase of Sanskrit publications from authors and publishers for free distribution to various institutions, (iv) Sanskrit journals to improve their quality and contents, (v) preparation and publication of descriptive catalogue of Sanskrit Manuscripts and publishing critical editions of Sanskrit Manuscripts.

12.7.24 During 1989-90 (upto the end of December, 1989) 22 publications were brought out with Government assistance. About 25 more publications are expected to be brought out during 1989-90. Besides this, Dharma Kosha Mandala, Wai which is engaged in the Work of preparation and publication of Dharma Kosha Mandala Wai which is engaged in the work of preparation and publication of Dharma Kosha, an encyclopaedia of ancient Sanskrit literature has been provided substantial assistance. The All India Kashiraj Trust. Varanasi, is engaged in bringing out Hindi translation, English translation and critical edition of all the Mahapuranas with Government assistance. Up & tharu Research Academy, Bangalore has also been sanctioned publication grant for two projects.

12.7.25 About 34 journals are being assisted by Government of India by giving a grant ranging from Rs. 1500/- to 10,000/- per annum to improve their quality and contents. Government has also purchased about 300 books from individuals and Publishers for free distribution to various institutions. Two catalogues of critical editions of manuscripts have been brought out in 1989-90. Two more catalogues/critical editions are expected to be published during 1989- 90.

12.7.26 Besides, a massive programme for bringing out photo-offset reproduction of important out-of-print Sanskrit books has also been undertaken with a view to make them available at low price to the readers. About 25 books are under reprint during 1989-90.

Preservation of Oral Tradition of Vedic Studies

12.7.27 As a special incentive to preserve the oral tradition of Vedic studies, a scheme was introduced

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during, 1978 under which each swadyayain, is expected. to train two students each below the age of 12. During 1989-90 fourteen such units are receiving assistance. Under this scheme the scholar is getting an honorarium of Rs. 1250/- p.m. and the student stipend of Rs. 175/- p.m.

Vedic Convention

12.7.28 In order to locate and identify the areas and families where the oral vedic tradition is still alive, the Ministry holds a vedic convention every year for which scholars from all over India are invited. This year's Vedic Convention was organised in Kotdwar in January, 1990.

All India Elocution Contest

12.7.29 All India Elocution contests are organised to encourage oratorial talents among the students of traditional Sanskrit Pathshalas in various branches of Sanskrit learning. Teams of eight students alongwith a teacher from all State Governments are invited to participate in this. This year's contest was held at Kotdwar in January, 1990.

Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan

12.7.30 Rashtriya Veda Vidya Pratishthan was: set up in 1987 for undertaking various activities including support to traditional vedic institutions and scholars, providing scholarships/fellowships. etc. for promotion of oral traditions of vedic studies.

Vocational Training Courses for Projects of Sanskrit Pathshalas

12.7.31 This scheme aims at generating employment opportunities for the students who pass out of Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeethas, Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas and other traditonal Sanskrit institutions. It provides for short-term vocational training to those students in subjects allied to Sanskrit studies, namely, Epigraphy, Manuscriptology, Ritualogy, Sanskrit printing and composing etc. Registered voluntary organisations in the country receive 100% grant. During 1989-90 about fifteen such courses were being conducted.

Cultural Exchange Programme

12.7.32 Cultural agreements are made between India and other countries to receive reign scholars and to send Indian scholars abroad.

12.7.33 The total plan budget for Language Development during 1989- 90 was Rs. 11.73 crores (Rs. 5.43 crores for Hindi, Rs. 3.08 crores for Modern Indian Languages and Rs. 3.22 crores for Sanskrit). This is apart from a total provision of Rs. 9.49 crores under non-plan.

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