Question : TEACHING OF SANSKRIT THROUGH AKASHVANI



(a) whether the Government have formulated any scheme to teach Sanskrit through Akashvani/ Doordarshan;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SMT. SUSHMA SWARAJ)

(a), (b) & (c) : Prasar Bharati has informed that major All India Radio stations broadcast language lessons in all the recognized languages including Sanskrit. No such lessons are telecast on Doordarshan channels.