MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The details of proposal State-wise and language-wise are as under:-
State Govt. Name of Language
(i) Bihar Bhojpuri
(ii) Chhattisgarh Chhattisgarhi
(iii) Sikkim Bhutia, Lepcha & Limboo
(iv) Karnataka Kodava & Tulu
(v) Mizoram Mizo
(vi) Rajasthan Rajasthani
(vii) Nagaland Tenyidi
(c): A decision on pending proposals for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule including Rajasthani & Bhojpuri will be taken in the light of the recommendations of Sitakant Mohapatra Committee and decision of the Government thereon. No time frame can be fixed for inclusion of more languages in the Eighth Schedule. |