(a) whether the Publications Division of the Ministry has published books
in different Indian languages;
(b) if so, the details thereof during each of the last three years and
the current year alongwith the titles, standard size of publication and the
amount spent on the publication of each book, language-wise, separately; and
(c) the efforts made/being made by the Government to encourage publication of
more books in the Indian language instead of English language?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRI C. M. JATUA)
(a) Yes, Sir.
(b) Details as per Annexure.
(c) Publications Division brings out books/journals not only in English but also in Hindi, Urdu and other Indian languages. Publications Division regularly publishes books in Indian languages. Due consideration is given to the proposals received for publishing books in Indian languages. Many existing books of this Division are also translated into different Indian languages. Our regional centers are instructed from time to time to contact authors to write on subjects in Indian languages.