Question : PRESS RELEASE BY PIB IN ENGLISH

(a) whether most of the press releases are prepared in English language only and Hindi language is being ignored in the Press Information Bureau(PIB);

(b) if so, the reasons therefor;

(c) the criteria followed in this regard;

(d) the corrective measures taken / being taken by the Government to ensure all press releases to be released in both English and Hindi language?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND INFORMATION & BROADCASTING (SHRI ANAND SHARMA)

(a) to (c): No, Sir,press releases are released in English and later translated into Hindi by Press Information Bureau.

(d): Does not arise.