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Union Cabinet approves classical language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit
Union Cabinet approves classical language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-decisions-marathi-assamese-bengali-pali-prakrit-get-classical-language-status/article68714789.ece
Union Cabinet approves classical language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/union-cabinet-decisions-marathi-assamese-bengali-pali-prakrit-get-classical-language-status/article68714789.ece
The Hindu
Classical language status: Union Cabinet approves addition of Marathi, Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit to list
Union Cabinet approves classical language status for Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages, creating cultural and employment opportunities.
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Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali added as classical languages.
- 2004: Govt decided to create a new category of languages as “classical languages”
- Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Telugu and Kannada (2008), and Malayalam and Odia (2013-14)
- 2024: more languages added- Maharashtra (Marathi), Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (Pali and Prakrit), West Bengal (Bengali), and Assam (Assamese)
- Criteria? (1) history over a period of 1500-2000 years (2) ancient literature/texts, (3) literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community;
- Benefit? Govt fund for opening Central Institutes for the given language, more college courses & associated professor jobs.
- 2004: Govt decided to create a new category of languages as “classical languages”
- Tamil (2004), Sanskrit (2005), Telugu and Kannada (2008), and Malayalam and Odia (2013-14)
- 2024: more languages added- Maharashtra (Marathi), Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh (Pali and Prakrit), West Bengal (Bengali), and Assam (Assamese)
- Criteria? (1) history over a period of 1500-2000 years (2) ancient literature/texts, (3) literary tradition be original and not borrowed from another speech community;
- Benefit? Govt fund for opening Central Institutes for the given language, more college courses & associated professor jobs.
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🔆SARTHIE 1.0
✅Recently, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the SARTHIE 1.0.
✅It is an initiative intended to empower disadvantaged communities, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Senior Citizens, Transgender Persons, Victims of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, persons engaged in the act of Begging, Denotified and Nomadic Tribes and more.
✅It aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the goals focused on eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, and promoting social protection policies that ensure greater equality for all.
✅The collaboration aims to bridge the awareness gap and provide legal assistance to ensure the effective implementation of social welfare programmes.
✅It offers a synergy between the executive and the judiciary and ensures that social justice is further strengthened.
✅Recently, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE), Government of India, and the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) launched the SARTHIE 1.0.
✅It is an initiative intended to empower disadvantaged communities, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Senior Citizens, Transgender Persons, Victims of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, persons engaged in the act of Begging, Denotified and Nomadic Tribes and more.
✅It aligns with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly the goals focused on eradicating poverty, reducing inequality, and promoting social protection policies that ensure greater equality for all.
✅The collaboration aims to bridge the awareness gap and provide legal assistance to ensure the effective implementation of social welfare programmes.
✅It offers a synergy between the executive and the judiciary and ensures that social justice is further strengthened.
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Correct Answer B) Nithya Gandhe
In September 2024, Nithya Gandhe secured the gold medal in the women's 100m sprint at the 2024 National Athletics Championships, showcasing her exceptional speed and athletic prowess. Her victory adds to India's growing presence in track and field, highlighting New India's emerging athletic talents.
Participate in MyGov’s New India Quiz to stay informed about India’s inspiring sports achievements!
In September 2024, Nithya Gandhe secured the gold medal in the women's 100m sprint at the 2024 National Athletics Championships, showcasing her exceptional speed and athletic prowess. Her victory adds to India's growing presence in track and field, highlighting New India's emerging athletic talents.
Participate in MyGov’s New India Quiz to stay informed about India’s inspiring sports achievements!
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