LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
1. Central Hindi Directorate; New Delhi The Directorate is responsible for the promotion and development of Hindi as a link language as per the constitutional directive contained in Article 351. The Directorate has 4 Regional offices. The Directorate is operating the following schemes :-
i) Scheme of publication of billingual and trilingual dictionaries, conversation guides etc.
ii) Teaching of Hindi through correspondence courses.
iii) Propagation of Hindi through cassettes.
iv) Award of prizes to Hindi writers whose mother-tongue is not Hindi.
v) Conduct extension programmes/services.
vi) Survey of spoken Hindi as Official language.
vii) Distribution of Hindi books to libraries in non-Hindi speaking areas.
viii) Grants to voluntary organisations working in the field of Hindi including Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha and publication.
The total requirement during 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 39.50 Crores and Rs. 4.60 crores, respectively.
2. Commission for Scientific and Technical terminology, New
Delhi This organisation is mainly involved in coining and publishing Scientific and Technical Terminology in Hindi and other Indian languages, identification of Pan Indian terms, setting up of National Terminology Bank etc. In addition, the scheme of University Level Books, introduced in 1969 with the aim to produce suitable standard books in Hindi and Regional languages to facilitate change over to Indian languages as the medium of instruction at University Level is also operated by the Commission.
The scheme of ULB is intended to provide a sum of Rs. 1.00 crore to each participating State Government to meet the expenditure on cost of production of books. The State Governments were expected to create a revolving fund to continue the process of publication in Years to come without Central
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assistance. Most of the State Governments received the amount of grant of Rs. 1.00 crore each and some of them also created revolving fund for the purpose.
An Expert Committee was set up in April 94 to assess the work done by the Granth Academies/State Text Book Boards and their present capability in order to enable the Government to consider whether further central assistance is necessary under this scheme. The Committee has submitted its report in May'95, which is being examined by the Department of Education. The Committee has recommended continuance of the scheme for which Rs 24.00 crores will be needed by the Department of Education during the 9th plan. The total requirement during 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 for CSTT is estimated at Rs. 26.20 crores and Rs. 0.65 crores, respectively.
3.Kendriya Hindi Shikshan Mandal (KHSM), Agra KHSM, Agra is a fully funded autonomous organisation, responsible for the propgation and expansion of the uses of Hindi etc. It is proposed to continue the following on-going items (schemes) and start some new items, (schemes) as mentioned below :-
i) Strengthening of the scheme for Training and Research in Functional Hindi.
ii) Strengthening of the scheme for production of Graded Readers for North Eastern States and Union Territories.
iii) Strengthening of the scheme for orientation/Refresher courses.
iv). Expansion of B.Ed. level Diploma of Hindi Teachers of non-Hindi speaking State - 10 months residential teaching programme.
v) Strengthening and expansion of B. Ed level Diploma in Hindi Teaching through correspondence-cum-contact course.
vi) Strengthening of Language Technology and Audio-visual material unit especially for tribal areas.
New Items i) Establishment of 3 new Centres of KHS in Orissa, Gujarat and West Bengal at an estimated cost of Rs. 576.00 lakhs.
ii) Establishment of a computer Lab in KHS, Agra
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iii) Installation of Intercom system at KHS, Agra
iv) in addition, KHSM has proposed strengthening of its existing regional centres and Sansthan Headquarters, construction of buildings, forigners guest houses, foreigners hostel, auditorium, canteen, purchase of furniture etc., for the new building etc.
The total requirement during 9th Plan and Annual Plan (1997-98) is estimated at Rs.31.24 crores and Rs.2.00 crores respectively.
4. Appointment of Hindi Teachers and their Training This is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. Under this scheme 100% financial assistance is made available to the non-Hindi speaking States/UTs for meeting expenditure on appointment of Hindi Teachers and opening of Hindi teachers training colleges. The non-Hindi speaking states especially the States in the NorthEastern region are taking keen interest in this scheme for development and promotion of Hindi. The total requirement during the 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 for this purpose is estimated at Rs. 30.00 crores and Rs. 3.00 crores, respectively.
5. Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysore with 7 Regional centres has been set up to help evolve and implement the language policy of the Govt of India and coordinate the development of Indian languages. Details of existing and new items (schemes) proposed to be implemented during the 9th plan are indicated below :-
i) Development and promotion of Modem Indian Languages through research, training, material production etc.
ii) Scheme of Regional Languages Centres for training the
iii) Scheme of finacical assistance to NGO and individuals for selected promotional activities including publications and purchase of books for the promotion of Indian languages other than Hindi, Urdu and Sindhi.
iv) Scheme of setting up of National Centre for Translation and simultaneous interpretation.
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v) Scheme of development of common core grammer of Indian languages for MT system.
vi) Scheme of development of tribal languages etc.
The total financial requiarement during 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 30.86 crores and Rs. 1.30 crores, respectively.
6. National Council for promotion of Urdu Language, New Delhi
The National Council for Promotion of Urdu language is an autonomous organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. This organisation has been created by converting Bureau for promotion of Urdu and has become functional w.e.f 01/04/1996. The Programmes undertaken by the Council for Promotion of Urdu include publication of books, glossaries, English-Urdu and Urdu-English Dictionaries etc., providing financial assistance to Urdu Calligraphy Training Centres etc., is proposed. The total requirement of funds during the 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 15.62 crores and Rs. 1.37 crores, respectively.
7. Appointment of Urdu Teachers A Centrally Sponsored Scheme for appointment of Urdu teachers and grant of incentives to the girl child for studying of Urdu is under consideration in consultation with the Planning Commission. A provision of Rs. 0.80 crores exists for this purpose during 1996- 97,The total requirement of funds during 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 7.00 crores and Rs. 0.80 crore, respectively.
8.National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language The National Council for Promotion of Sindhi Language has been established as an autonomous body with its Head Quarters at Baroda for the promotion and development of sindhi. The activities which were being carried out through Sindhi Cell in Central Hindi Directorate will be carried out by the Council hereafter. The total requirement during the 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 9.00 crores and Rs. 0.80 crores, respectively.
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9. Appointment and Training of Modern Indian Language Teachers
This scheme was envisaged as a noval major thrust for the effective implementation of three language formula, for the promotion of national integration and for the creation of a conducive atmosphere for reciprocal development of Hindi as link language. The scheme envisaged 100% Central financial assistance for appointment of MIL teachers in the Hindi speaking States. The scheme has been cleared for implementation from 1993-94.
The provision under the Three Language Formula for Hindi speaking States as stated in the National Policy of Education, 1968 and as further emphasised in the New Educational Policy, 1986 mentioned that the third language should preferably be one of the South Indian Languages. the scheme will help achieve effectively national integration, create a healthy atmosphere for reciprocal development of Hindi as a link language and will provide avenues of employment of graduates for teaching a third language and will thereby mitigate to some extent the socio-economic problems of unemployed graduates. The total requirement during the 9th Plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 5.50 crores and Rs. 100 crore, respectively.
10. Financial assistance to English language teaching
Institutes, District Institutes of English Language and voluntary
organisations for promotion and development of English The programme of Action formulated under NPE, 1986 aimed at improving language competency of students in English, called for development of textual material, teacher training and research in methodology of language teaching development of infrastructural facilities, desigining of remedial courses for school and university students, etc. The policy of the Government in regard to the teaching of English is that it should bring about specific improvement in the standards of teaching/learning of English in India at the school level by giving saturation level training to English teachers through the Districts Centres. So far, 30 Districts Centres have been sanctioned in as many States/UTs. About 5,500 teachers have received training at these centres. In addition, assistance is also provided to the English language teaching institutes and Regional Institutes of English for providing
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inservice training to English teachers. Assistance to ELTIS/RIEs is provided or augmentation of staff, development of teaching learning, material etc.
The total requirement during 9th plan and Annual Plan 1997-98 is estimated at Rs. 1975 crores and Rs. 0.95 crores, respectively.
NEW SCHEMES
11. Establishment of a National Translation and Interpretation
Trust. India is a perfect example of the multicultural society. In such a, society, translation is a larger responsibility and is one of the foundation stones of the national building. It is, therefore, essential that translation is accepted as a major literary activity an all the languages of this country are utilised for this purpose. The sub-group of the Working Group considered the matter and proposed establishment of National Translation and Interpretation Trust (NTIT) during the 9th plan period on the pattern of National book Trust. The sub-group also suggested that in case it is not possible to set up the NTIT, the Sahitya Akademi should establish a National Centre for Translation as nodal agency which will identify institutions all over the country like State Akademeies, Universities, Colleges and other Non-Governmental organisations with reputed history to work as regional centres for translations.
The Working Group considered the recommendation of the Sub-Group and recommended establishment of the proposed National Tranlsation and Interpretation Trust during the 9th plan period, The total financial requirement for this scheme is estimated to be Rs. 20.00 crores during the 9th plan period. The requirement during Annual Plan 1997-98 will be Rs. 4.00 crores.
12. RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN It is an autonomous organisation working for the propagation and development of Sanskrit learning in the country. The Sansthan imparts Sanskrit studies upto doctorate level through Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeethas located in different parts of the country and also takes steps to preserve and publish rare manuscripts testifying to the ancient tradition of learning and intellectual pursuits.
Since its inception, Sansthan has established nine Kendriya Sanskrit vidyapeethas. Two of these are Deemed Universities and are functioning
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independently. The remaining Vidyapeethas located at Jammu, Jaipur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Puri Trichur and Sringeri are being administered by the Sansthan.
Seven new Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha at Bhopal (M.P), Kangra (HP), Somaiya Trust, Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Mumbai (Maharashtra), Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Bhatinda (Punjab) and Baghola (Haryana) are being considered to be opened during the 9th Five year Plan.
Ten new Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/Shodh Sansthan are also being considered to be recognised under the scheme of financial assistance to Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya/Shodh Sansthan during the 9th Five Year Plan.
In the 9th Plan, construction of the buildings of 5 Kendriya Sanskrit Vidyapeethas at Sringeri, Puri, Lucknow, Jammu and Jaipur is proposed to be completed.
Schemes of Financial assistance to institutions recongnised as Adarsh Sanskrit Mahavidyalayas/Shodh Sansthan. Financial assistance to Voluntary Sanskrit Organisations and Elocation Contest respectively have already been transferred to Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan recently for implementation.
The budget under these schemes have also been merged with that of Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan.
(Rs. in lakhs)
BE R.E B.E Total for
1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 9th Plan
Plan 290.00 550.00 (proposed) 1123.00 8615.00
13. Development Of Sanskrit Education Under this scheme 100% assistance is given to State Governments/UTs every year for implementing the following five programmes :
i) Financial assistance to eminent Sanskrit pandits in indigent circumstances;
ii) Award of scholarship to the students of High/Higher Secondary Schools studying Sanskrit;
iii) Providing facilities for teaching of Sanskrit in Secondary Schools;
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iv) Modernisation of Sanskrit Pathshalas;
v) Promotion of Sanskrit - proposals received from State Governments.
There has been persistent demand for enhancement of amount of Rs.4,000/- per annum to Rs. 10,000/- per annum being given to pandits in indigent circumstances and the rate of scholarship to students studying in IXth and Xth from Rs. 5/- p.m. to Rs,100/-p.m. and from Rs.35/- p.m, to Rs.150/-p.m. for XIth and XIIth. Similarly the schemes of modernisation of Sanskrit pathshalas and providing facility of Sanskrit teaching in Secondary schools needs to be reviewed.
Thus the amount required for Annual Plan 1997-98 and for Ninth Five Year Plan is as follows :-
(Rs. in lakhs)
BE RE BE 9th Plan
1996-97 (proposed) 1997-98 (proposed)
1996-97 proposed
56.00 200.00 300.00 1500.00
14. Maharshi Sandipani Rashtriya Vedavidya Pratishthan, Ujjain
(Madhya Pradesh) It is proposed to augment the Corpus Fund of the Pratishthan from Rs. 10.00 crores at present to Rs.20.00 crore during IXth Five year Plan in order to maintain old and new staff of the Pratishthan and to meet their various requirements which include the schemes transferred from the Ministry. It is also proposed to construct the building of the Pratishthan for which the State Govt. of Madhya Pradesh has allotted 23.6 acres of land to the Pratishthan. Therefore amount required for B.E. 1997-98 and for Ninth Five Year Plan is as follows:-
(Rs. in lakhs)
BE RE B.E. 9th Plan
1996-97 1996-97 1997-98 proposed
proposed
65.0 164.00 400.00 1200.00
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15. Rashtriya Sanskrit And Classical Languages Commission: (Now
Proposed Indian Classical Languages Grants Commission) The establishment of Rashtriya Sanskrit and other Classical Languages Grants sub-commission (Indian Classical Languages Commission) is tinder active consideration of the Ministry. This commission will work as a National Agency for the development, maintenance of standards of education and coordination of studies and research in Sanskrit and Classical Languages. The proposal was examined in consultation with the University Grants Commission. This proposal is likely to be matured in IXth Five year Plan. Therefore a token provision of Rs.0.05 crore is purposed for 1997-98.
16. Modernisation of Madarsa Education Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided to the extent of 100% for appointment of qualified teachers for teaching of science, Mathematics, Social studies and Languages. Grant is given for salary of one teacher @ Rs. 2200/- p.m. and one time lump sum grant of Rs.4,000/- for purchase of books, Science kits, Mathematics kits etc.
In the IXth Five Year Plan, the scheme envisages the coverage of Madrasas at the Secondary level with three teachers per Madrasa at TGT pay scales in the States. Rs.70,000/- per Madrasa will be provided to the States for science equipment. It is proposed to cover in the IXth Five Year Plan additional 2000 (1000 pirmary and 1066 secondary level Madrasas/Maktabs for which a total of Rs.7.00 crores will be, required during 1997-98. It is proposed that a provision of Rs. 35.00 crores be made for the Ninth Five Year Plan.
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