Question : Popularising Bhojpuri Language

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the Government has any estimate regarding the number of Bhojpuri speakers around the world;

(b) if so, the details thereof, country-wise;

(c) whether the Ministry has made any scheme to popularise Bhojpuri language in other countries and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details regarding the funds available for the same purpose and the details of programmes being executed for the aforesaid purpose?


Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
[SHRI M.J. AKBAR]

(a) & (b) The estimated number of Bhojpuri speakers across the world is approximately 28.50 lakhs. Country-wise details are attached at Annexure-A.

(c) & (d) There is no such scheme.

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