Constitution released in Tamil and Gujarati, Pg10

Key Highlights:

• Updated versions of the Constitution of India in Tamil and Gujarati were released by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan.
• The release coincided with International Mother Language Day.
• The 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary (English-Hindi) was also released.
• The event took place at Uprashtrapati Bhavan (Vice-President’s Enclave).

Detailed Insights:

• The initiative aims to make the Constitution more accessible to citizens by providing it in their native languages.
• International Mother Language Day promotes linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism.
• The Legal Glossary serves as a resource for understanding legal terms in both English and Hindi.
• This step aligns with efforts to promote inclusivity and awareness of constitutional rights and principles among all sections of society.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Constitution of India: The supreme law of India, laying down the framework defining fundamental political principles, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions.
• International Mother Language Day: A worldwide annual observance held on February 21 to promote the preservation and protection of all languages used by peoples of the world.
• Legal Glossary: A compilation of legal terms and their meanings, often translated between languages to aid understanding and accessibility.