Lok Sabha Question No. 394 (STARRED), answered on 2019-01-08
Subject: Promotion of Rajbhasha Hindi
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: MANSHANKAR NINAMA

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. †*394

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 08 TH  JANUARY, 2019 / PAUSHA 18, 1940 (SAKA)

PROMOTION OF RAJBHASHA HINDI

†*394. SHRI MANSHANKAR NINAMA:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government  has prepared schemes  for according appropriate honour to Rajbhasha Hindi and its world-wide and nation-wide promotion and propagation as per Constitutional provisions;

(b) if so, the schemes prepared during the last three years along with the funds spent on these schemes;

(c)  the  proper  steps  taken  for  better  use  of  Rajbhasha  Hindi  in  Science and Technology; and

(d) the target fixed by the Government in this regard?

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. *394 FOR ANSWER ON 08.01.2019 REGARDING 'PROMOTION OF RAJBHASHA HINDI'

(a), (b) & (d): 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.  An  annual  Programme  is prepared by the Department of Official Language, which sets targets  for promotion  of  correspondence  in  Hindi,  noting  in  Hindi,  training  in  Hindi language etc. Apart from this, targets are fixed to impart training  to  the officials in the fields of Hindi language, Hindi typing, Hindi stenography as well  as  Hindi  translation.  A  detailed  statement  is  at  Annexure  'I'.  The annual budget for this purpose is Rs.74.45 crore.

(c): 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.

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## 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 shields are awarded every year 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  Government 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 2018-19 are as follows:
- i. Hindi Language - 38750 Trainees
- ii. Hindi Typing - 4740 Trainees
- iii. Hindi Stenography - 930 Trainees

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## L.S.S.Q. No. *394 FOR 08.01.2019