HRD Ministry sets up exclusive panel on Sanskrit promotion
The human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has constituted a 13-member expert committee exclusively on Sanskrit in its attempt to revive interest in the ancient language.
Headed by N Gopalaswami, the former chief election commissioner (CEC) and now Chancellor of Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth in Tirupati, the committee has been asked to recommend measures to integrate the study of the ancient language with other disciplines such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, medical science and law, suggest changes in Sanskrit education in schools and universities and recommend ways to impart Sanskrit education through modern tools. The committee is also tasked with charting out an action plan to develop the language in the next 10 years. – See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/hrd-ministry-sets-up-exclusive-panel-on-sanskrit-promotion/#sthash.2Pn4fMvG.dpuf HRD Ministry sets up exclusive panel on Sanskrit promotion
CM allots 50 acre land to Sanskrit University
Nagpur: The chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced to provide 50 acres of land for expansion of Kavikulguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek. The land has been given near Kaladongri, Nagpur. The University had requested the government for allotment of land for expansion purpose.
Fadnavis made the announcement while speaking with the media on the sidelines of Kalidas Mahotsav, which was inaugurated by him. CM allots 50 acre land to Sanskrit University
Smriti Irani Urges Scholars to Improve Standard of Sanskrit Education
New Delhi: Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday highlighted the need for reorientation in Sanskrit research, and urged scholars to take the lead in popularising and improving the standard of Sanskrit education. Speaking at the … Smriti Irani Urges Scholars to Improve Standard of Sanskrit Education
Indian philosophy only alternative to rid world from menace of terrorism: DyCM
JAMMU, Nov 19: Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today said that the rich Indian philosophy is only relevant thought and concept all over world which can rid the globe from menace of terrorism which it is facing at present.
Dr Singh, who was the chief guest at a two -day seminar on Vedas organized by Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan a deemed University at Kot Bhalwal near here today said that Indian (Bharatiya) concept of Sarv Dharam Sambhav is the only solution to the problem of global terrorism.
He made it clear that while making reference to the Indian concept and thought, he does not mean any religion but the philosophy propagated by the people of this land from times immemorial for world peace and human prosperity.. Indian philosophy only alternative to rid world from menace of terrorism: DyCM