Question : PROMOTION OF TAMIL ABROAD

(a) whether the Government is aware that Tamil language has been declared as the classical language;

(b) if so, whether any Chairs have been created for teaching Tamil language in various universities abroad for the promotion of the language;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) if not, the reasons therefore; and

(e) the steps taken by the Government to create Chairs for Tamil language in various universities abroad?

MINISTER FOR INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE (SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY)

(a) : Yes, Sir.

(b) to (e): The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.