Education Minister releases 55 volumes of literary works, Pg14

Key Highlights:

• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released 55 volumes of literary works in classical Indian languages on Tuesday.
• The works are in Kannada, Odia, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil.
• A sign-language series of the Tirukkural by Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar was also released.
• 41 literary works were produced by the Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages under the CIIL.
• 13 books and the sign language series of Tirukkural were produced by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil.

Detailed Insights:

• The initiative aims to place India’s linguistic heritage at the center of education, research, and cultural pride.
• The inclusion of Tirukkural in sign language promotes an inclusive India, ensuring access to knowledge for all.
• The government emphasizes the role of language as a unifying force, promoting all Indian languages as national languages.
• The released books include Malayalam translations of Sangam-period works and a Telugu translation of Silappathikaram.
• Works such as Charyapada and Madalapanji in Odia will introduce the rich vocabulary of the Odia language.
• The National Education Policy 2020 advances the vision of education in Indian languages.
• The government is working to strengthen and promote all Indian languages through various measures.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Classical Languages: Languages with a rich history, literature, and cultural significance, often ancient.
• Tirukkural: A classic Tamil text consisting of couplets offering ethical and moral guidance.
• National Education Policy 2020: India's comprehensive framework to transform the education system.