(a) whether the Punjabi which is the State Language of Punjab is not used on any of the railway stations in Punjab;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the reasons for all the announcements are made in Hindi and all railway signs are in Hindi; and
(d) the steps the Government propose to take on this issue ?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI O.RAJAGOPAL)
(a) No, Sir. As per the Official Language Policy of the
Central Government Station Name Boards, Sign Boards and
Notice Boards etc. are to be displayed in Hindi,
English and respective regional language. Accordingly
these are being displayed in Punjabi also on the
stations which fall in the Punjab State. Further,
announcements are also being made in Punjabi in addition
to Hindi and English on the stations in Punjab
state.
(b) to (d) does not arise.