(a) the number of proposals received from Tamil Nadu Government for development of Tamil as a classical language;
(b) the amount allocated and released to the Government of Tamil Nadu and expenditure incurred by the Central Government for the purpose; and
(c) the expenditure incurred by Central Government for development of non-classical languages in the country during the last five years, language- wise?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a) The proposals received were regarding establishment of Central Institute of
Classical Tamil (CICT) at Chennai, shifting of temporary staff of Centre of Excellence
for Classical Tamil (CECT) from Mysore to CICT, Chennai and Presidential Awards for
Classical Tamil, regarding all of which suitable action was taken.
(b) All releases were made to CICT, Chennai and not to Government of Tamil Nadu,
as the former is an autonomous organization of this Ministry.
(c) Information is given at Annexure.