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)

                          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.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Human Resource Development,  Dr. Shashi Tharoor in Rajya Sabha today.

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