NEWS – Recently union government unveiled 2 initiatives on Languages

ASMITA

• Name: ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing)
• Objective: To produce 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years
• Organized By: Ministry of Education and University Grants Commission (UGC)

Primary Goals:

• Promote and integrate Indian languages into the education system
• Enrich the learning experience and make it more inclusive
• Enhance accessibility and quality of educational materials across various Indian languages

Project Implementation:

• Nodal Universities: Thirteen nodal universities identified to lead the project
• Member Universities: Universities from various regions will collaborate
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Includes identification of nodal officers, authors, title allocation, writing and editing, manuscript submission, review and plagiarism check, finalisation, designing, proof-reading, and e-publication

BAHUBHASHA SHABDAKOSH INITIATIVE

Overview:

• Purpose: A single-point reference for words in all Indian languages and their meanings
• Developed By: Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in collaboration with Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
• Applications: Helps use Bharatiya words, phrases, and sentences in domains like IT, industry, research, and education

Impact:

• Aims to preserve and promote India’s language traditions
• Supports learners in their academic pursuits