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New Indian Express
05-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sanskrit plays crucial role in cultural revival and nation's progress: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: The Modi government is giving new life to the ancient languages of the country by connecting them with modern technology and lifestyle,' said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, speaking at the closing ceremony of the 1008 'Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs.' Shah asserted that there is no opposition to any language in India, emphasising that no one can be separated from their mother tongue. He highlighted that Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages, and its promotion is not only a cultural imperative but also vital to the overall development of the nation. 'As the mother of most Indian languages, the promotion of Sanskrit is not merely about reviving an ancient language, but also about advancing the nation's comprehensive progress,' he said, adding that as Sanskrit gains strength and richness, it will consequently uplift and empower every regional language and dialect across the country. 'While there is no opposition to any language, no one can be distanced from their mother tongue, and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages,' he remarked. Describing Sanskrit as one of the most structured and ancient languages of the world, Shah said that its unmatched grammatical framework makes it a unique language. He stated that the Modi government is continuously taking steps to empower Sanskrit as well as all Indian languages.
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Sanskrit important for national progress: Amit Shah in Delhi
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that promoting Sanskrit is not just about reviving the language but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. The Delhi government, in collaboration with NGO Sanskrit Bharati, conducted free Sanskrit classes from April 23 at 1,008 locations across the city with daily two-hour sessions known as Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. Shah was addressing the closing ceremony of all 1,008 camps at Delhi University. 'For thousands of years, the churning of ideas across various disciplines has produced a wealth of knowledge preserved in Sanskrit. While there is no opposition to any language, no one can be distanced from their mother tongue, and Sanskrit is the mother of nearly all Indian languages. Sanskrit's promotion is not just about its revival, but also about advancing the nation's overall progress. As Sanskrit becomes richer and stronger, it will, in turn, empower every language and dialect across the country,' Shah said. Shah said that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the colonial British era, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. He said that the government is creating a favourable atmosphere across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. 'Around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtaadashi scheme (to promote Sanskrit), and the government of India provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts,' he added. 'Sanskrit is not only the most scientific language in the world, but also possesses an unparalleled grammatical was the first language to refine the use of meter and syllables, which has contributed to its continued vitality and relevance even today,' he added. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, who also attended the event, said it was societal bias that viewed fluency in foreign languages as a sign of intelligence while dismissing Sanskrit. 'If our children speak French, German or English fluently, then we consider that child very bright and take pride in that. But when a child can speak Sanskrit with the same fluency, it is not considered a big deal,' she said.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HM Amit Shah hails PM Modi's efforts for resurgence of Sanskrit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a favourable atmosphere has emerged across the country for the resurgence of Sanskrit. Addressing the closing ceremony of 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs in the national capital, HM Shah said that around 18 projects have been implemented under the Ashtadashi scheme, and the Central government provides financial support for the publication, bulk purchase, and reprinting of rare Sanskrit texts. He also credited PM Modi for a hike in the honorarium for distinguished Sanskrit scholars. HM Shah emphasised that one of the most significant initiatives of PM Modi-led government is a nationwide campaign with a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore aimed at collecting scattered manuscripts in Sanskrit and Prakrit. He said that PM Modi has launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission with a foundational corpus of Rs 500 crore dedicated to manuscript preservation, with allocations planned in every budget going forward. He further said that over 52 lakh manuscripts have already been documented, around 3.5 lakh digitised, and 1,37,000 made available online at To support this massive effort, a team comprising scholars from various disciplines and languages has been constituted to translate and preserve these rare manuscripts. HM Shah praised Sanskrit Bharati for its remarkable and courageous initiative in organising 1,008 Sanskrit Sambhashan Shivirs. He noted that the decline of Sanskrit began even before the era of colonial rule, and its revival will require time and sustained effort. The event was graced by several distinguished dignitaries, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. HM Shah said that since 1981, Sanskrit Bharati has been working to present the vast knowledge available in Sanskrit to the world and to train and enable millions of people to speak and learn Sanskrit. He highlighted that many renowned global scholars have acknowledged Sanskrit as the most scientific language. Emphasising a forward-looking approach, he said that rather than dwelling on the history of Sanskrit's decline, efforts should now focus on its resurgence.
