C. P. Radhakrishnan Launches Sindhi Version of Constitution 📜
Why in News?
C. P. Radhakrishnan has launched the Constitution of India in the Sindhi language, marking an important step towards linguistic inclusivity.
Key Highlights
- Scripts: The Constitution has been released in both Devanagari and Persian scripts for the Sindhi language.
- Historic Step: For the first time since Independence, the Constitution is now available in Sindhi in the Devanagari script.
- Occasion: The launch took place on the occasion of Sindhi Bhasha Diwas (Sindhi Language Day).
- Linguistic Inclusivity: This initiative is part of a broader effort to make the Constitution accessible in various regional languages.
- Existing Translations: The Constitution is already available in several other languages including Bodo, Dogri, Santhali, Tamil, Gujarati, and Nepali.
- Implementing Agency: The Ministry of Law and Justice has facilitated this project.
Additional Information
Sindhi Language
- Sindhi is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- It was added through the 21st Constitutional Amendment Act in 1967.
Eighth Schedule
- The Eighth Schedule lists the official languages of India.
- Initially, it included 14 languages; now it includes a total of 22 languages.
Important Constitutional Amendments Related to Languages
| Amendment | Year | Languages Added |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Amendment | 1967 | Sindhi |
| 71st Amendment | 1992 | Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali |
| 92nd Amendment | 2003 | Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali |
Exam Point 💡
- Sindhi language was added to the Eighth Schedule through the 21st Amendment in 1967.
- Currently, there are 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule.
- The new launch includes the Constitution in Sindhi in both Devanagari and Persian scripts.
Quick Revision / Key Points
- C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the Constitution in Sindhi language on Sindhi Bhasha Diwas.
- The Constitution is now available in Sindhi in both Devanagari and Persian scripts.
- Sindhi was added to the Eighth Schedule in 1967 via the 21st Amendment.
- The Eighth Schedule currently lists 22 official languages of India.
- This initiative promotes linguistic inclusivity by making the Constitution accessible in regional languages.
For related updates on government initiatives, see Central Information Commission Launches AppCoMS 2.0 Portal.
