Amit Shah Inaugurates Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to Promote Indian Languages
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA) or Indian Languages Section inaugurated on June 6, 2025. |
| Inaugurated by | Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi. |
| Objective | Reduce dominance of foreign languages (especially English) in administration. |
| Focus | Promote mother tongues in decision-making and official communication. |
| Budget Allocation | ₹56 crore allocated in Union Budget 2024-25 for BBA development. |
| Key Features | - Universal translation between Indian languages and Hindi. |
| - Strengthen regional languages and ensure inclusivity in governance. | |
| Implementation Support | C-DAC to develop tools for real-time, high-quality translation. |
| Alignment | Aligns with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasis on mother tongue-based systems. |
| Background | Addresses discontent over sidelining of regional languages in national communication. |
| Significance | Bridges gap between Centre and States by enabling communication in native languages. |