Lok Sabha Expands Translation Services to 6 More Languages
In a significant move to promote linguistic inclusivity, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the extension of translation services in the House to six additional languages—Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit, and Urdu. This expansion aims to enhance accessibility for Members of Parliament and strengthen democratic participation. The initiative is part of a broader effort to eventually offer translation services for all 22 languages recognized under Schedule 8 of the Indian Constitution. However, the inclusion of Sanskrit sparked debate, with concerns raised about its communicability and official status in states.
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Why in the news? | Lok Sabha Expands Translation Services to 6 More Languages |
New Languages Added | Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit, Urdu |
Existing Translations | Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, English |
Total Languages Supported | Now 16 (to be expanded to all 22 Schedule 8 languages) |
Speaker’s Justification | Effort to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in Lok Sabha |
Global Recognition | India’s Parliament is the only one offering real-time translations in multiple languages |
Sanskrit Controversy | DMK MP questioned its inclusion due to limited speakers and no official state recognition |
Response from Speaker | Om Birla defended Sanskrit as the root language of India |
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