Question : HINDI AS NATIONAL LANGUAGE



(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to accord Hindi the status of national language as enshrined in the Constitution; and

(b) if so, the details thereof, during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a): There is no provision in the Constituion of India to accord Hindi the status of national language.

(b): Does not arise.