Lok Sabha Question No. 58 (STARRED), answered on 2018-02-06
Subject: Official Language Hindi
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAMESH POKHRIYAL NISHANK

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*58

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 06 TH  FEBRUARY, 2018 / MAGHA 17, 1939 (SAKA)

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE HINDI

†*58. DR. RAMESH POKHRIYAL 'NISHANK':

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a)  the  names  of  schemes  formulated  by  the  Government  for  providing  due recognition to the official language Hindi and for its wide publicity at national and international  level  as  per  the  provision  of  the  Constitution  alongwith  the total amount incurred thereon;

(b) whether the Government has fixed any target in this regard;

(c) if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  ensure  better  utilization  of  official language Hindi in the field of science and technology?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) to (d) :        A Statement is laid on the table of the House.

## STATEMENT IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *58 FOR ANSWER ON 06.02.2018 REGARDING 'OFFICIAL LANGUAGE HINDI'

(a)  to  (c):  Yes  Madam,  As  per  the  provision  made  in  the  Article  343  of  the Constitution Hindi in Devnagari script is the Official Language of the Union. For the recognition of the Official Language and its wide publicity at national and international  level  Government  of  India  has  formulated  various  schemes  like Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar Yojana, Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar Yojana, Rajbhasha Regional Awards, Encouragement/Incentive Scheme, Cash prize for Hindi  learning  etc.  Targets  are  fixed  to  impart  training  to  the  officials  in  the fields  of  Hindi  Language,  Hindi  Typing,  Hindi  Stenography  as  well  as  Hindi translations  .  An  annual  Programme  is  also  prepared  by  the  Department  of Official Language and annual targets are fixed for Hindi Correspondence, Hindi noting, Hindi training etc. The annual budget for this purpose is Rs.48.94 crore. A detailed statement is at Annexure 'I'.

(d) Yes  Madam,  Efforts  are  being  made  by  the  Department  of  Science  and Technology  to  ensure  better  utilization  of  the  Official  Language.  Science communication & popularization programmes are being organized throughout the country  in  Hindi  as  well  as  regional  languages.  Radio  serials  through  AIR  are developed, produced & broadcasted in Hindi. Books titled 'Bharat mei Samudri Bhu  Vigyan  ka  Itihas'  and    'Sab  tak  pahuchana  hai'  and  Hindi  journal  like 'Vigyan  Pragati',    'Aavishkar'and  'Dream  2047'  have  helped  in  bringing knowledge and updates regarding scientific happening throughout the world to Hindi speaking people.

## I. Award Schemes

- a. Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar Yojana - under this scheme every year shields are  awarded  to  various  Ministries,  Departments,  Boards / Institutions, Autonomous Bodies etc. Nationalized Banks, Public Sector Undertakings and Town  Official Language Implementation Committees for their outstanding  achievements  in  promoting  the  Official  Language  Policy  of the Government.
- b. Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar Yojana - Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar is given to Citizens of India for writing original book in Hindi on knowledge and science based subjects. Rajbhasha Gaurav Puraskar is also awarded to Central Government Employees (including retired one) for writing original book and writing excellent article in Hindi.
- c. Rajbahsha  Regional  Awards  -  Under  the  Rajbhasha  Regional  Award Scheme every year shields are awarded to various Central Government Offices, subordinate offices of Nationalized Banks, Public Sector Undertakings  and  Town  Official  Language  Implementation  Committees for  their  outstanding  achievements  in  promoting  the  Official  Language Policy of the Government
- II. Encouragement / Incentive Schemes
- a. Increment in Personnel Pay - With a view to encouraging  central govt.

officers/employees an incentive/Personal pay equivalent to one increment  for 12 months is given on Hindi Language, Hindi Typewriting and Hindi Stenography

- b. Incentive for Stenographer & Typist for doing Official Work in Hindi
- c. Incentive for doing Noting/Drafting originally in Hindi
- III. Cash Prize Schemes
- a. Prabodh, Praveen & Pragya
- b. Hindi Word Processing
- c. Hindi Stenography

## IV.Training Schemes

- a. Central Hindi Training Institute - impart training of Hindi language, Hindi typing  &  stenography  to  the  employees  of  Central  Government.  The targets of CHTI for the year of 2017-18 are as follows:
- i. Hindi Language - 38750 Trainees
- ii. Hindi Typing - 4740 Trainees
- iii. Hindi Stenography - 930 Trainees
- iv. Hindi Workshops - 15 Programmes and 450 Employees

Other short term trainings - 7 Programmes

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## BUDGET PROVISION FOR VARIOUS SCHEMES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE

| S.N o   | Name of the Scheme/Sub-Scheme                                                                                                                                                                             |   Financial Outlay RE 2017- 18 | Total Programme for the Financial Year 2017-18                                                                                                       |   Expenditure as on 31.1.2018 |
|---------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 1       | 2                                                                                                                                                                                                         |                           3    | 4                                                                                                                                                    |                          5    |
| 1       | (i) Training Programmes to work on Computers in Hindi (ii) Technical Seminar                                                                                                                              |                           0.5  | (i) 100 Programmes (ii) 4 Technical Seminar                                                                                                          |                          0.41 |
| 2       | Remuneration to Official (Part time instructors / Staff on our part-time training centres are paid remuneration / honorarium from this schemes (03.06.50)                                                 |                           0.06 | During this Financial year 20 part time centres are expected to run and 80 staff are expected to be paid.                                            |                          0.04 |
| 3       | Central Hindi Training Institute (Under this Scheme the employees of Central Govt. or undertakings etc. are given training in Hindi Language. Hindi Type Writing and Hindi Stenography)                   |                          10.84 | During this Financial Year 6700 employees in Hindi Language 1630 in Hindi Type Writing and 210 in Hindi Stenography will be trained.                 |                          8.63 |
| 4       | Crash Programme for Translation Training (03.11)                                                                                                                                                          |                           0.37 | 8 Programmes for 120 Trainees                                                                                                                        |                          0.18 |
| 5       | Organizing sessions/conferences/ exhibitions on computer                                                                                                                                                  |                           0.15 | Organizing 4 Conferences                                                                                                                             |                          0.57 |
| 6       | Development of Hindi Software (03.01.50)                                                                                                                                                                  |                           2.4  | Development of LILA and E-Maha- Shabdkosh Software Application on Mobile                                                                             |                          0.27 |
| 7       | Rajbhasha Kirti/Gaurav Puraskar Yojana and Hindi Divas (03.09.50)                                                                                                                                         |                           0.18 | Organize Hindi Divas                                                                                                                                 |                          0.15 |
| 8       | Printing & Publication of Advertising Material (03.07.26)                                                                                                                                                 |                           0.3  | Printing of Calendar, Diaries. Short Film, Audio/Video recording of messages of dignitaries, selection of brand ambassador, etc.                     |                          0.11 |
| 9       | Regional Implementation Office, Delhi (03.02)                                                                                                                                                             |                           5.41 | Implement the Rajbhasha Policy through 8 Regional Implementation Offices in India.                                                                   |                          4.01 |
| 10      | Expenditure on Town Official Language Implementation Committee (03.03.50)                                                                                                                                 |                           0.16 | Reimbursement of Expenses of meetings                                                                                                                |                          0.05 |
| 11      | Teaching Hindi to Central Government Employees (Under this Scheme the employees of Central Govt. or its undertakings etc. are given training in Hindi Language. Hindi Type Writing and Hindi Stenography) |                          28.57 | Trained Central Government employees in Hindi Language, Hindi Type Writing and Hindi Stenography by the Central Hindi Training Institute, New Delhi. |                         25.05 |
|         | Total                                                                                                                                                                                                     |                          48.94 |                                                                                                                                                      |                         39.47 |