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97% Untouchability Cases Still Pending in Courts: A Challenge to Linguistic and Ethnic Diversity Why in the News? The 2022 report on the Protection of Civil Rights (PCR) Act, as mandated by constitutional provisions including Article 29, reveals a sharp decline in case registrations related to untouchability, a practice that threatens India’s linguistic diversity, ethnic …
Read MoreBharatiya Bhasha Anubhag Launched to Promote Indian Languages in Governance Why in the News? Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA), also known as the Indian Languages Section, to promote governance in Indian languages. This initiative aims to reduce dependence on foreign languages in administration and strengthen linguistic diversity in India …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? The Supreme Court upheld Bombay High Court’s ruling allowing Urdu on Patur Municipal Council’s signboard in Maharashtra, stating Urdu is Indian in origin and symbolizes cultural harmony. The court emphasized language promotes communication and unity, not religious or social division. Supreme Court Upholds Use of Urdu on Municipal Signboard : …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2: Challenges to the Federal System . Issues affecting India. Why in the News? The debate over Hindi’s status as Rajbhasha (official language) has resurfaced, questioning its effectiveness in fostering national unity and linguistic inclusivity. Over the past 75 years, Hindi has neither emerged as a strong intellectual language nor created harmony among India’s …
Read MoreIntroduction The linguistic minorities are considered as a group or collectivities of individuals residing in the territory of India or any part thereof having a distinct language or script of their own. Although the word linguistic minorities have not been defined in the Constitution of India, but the language of the minority group need not …
Read MoreWhy in the news? “Odisha Cabinet recommends Kui language inclusion in Indian Constitution’s 8th Schedule; NCERT to develop teaching materials.” source:slideshare About the Inclusion of Kui Language in 8th Schedule: Odisha Cabinet recommends inclusion of Kui language in the 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution. Kui, also known as Kandh, is a South-Eastern Dravidian language spoken …
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