Why in the News?
In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister, has introduced the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme to provide digital textbooks in Indian languages.
What is Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme?
- Aims and Objectives:
- It will provide digital textbooks and study resources for students at the school and university levels, promoting regional languages in the education system.
- The scheme aims to bridge the language gap by providing digital textbooks and study materials in multiple Indian languages.
- It ensures that students from diverse linguistic backgrounds can study subjects in their mother tongue, improving comprehension and retention.
- It aligns with the NEP 2020 vision to promote multilingualism in education.
- It complements the ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing) initiative.
- 22,000 books in Indian languages will be developed in the next five years under ASMITA.
Criteria and Provisions:
- The scheme will be implemented in schools, colleges, and universities across India.
- Institutions affiliated with UGC, AICTE, and other regulatory bodies will be part of the initiative.
- The scheme will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Social Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities.
- Special emphasis on technical education in Indian languages.
- The digital books will be available on government-supported e-learning platforms like DIKSHA, e-PG Pathshala, and National Digital Library of India.
- AI-based tools will be used to facilitate translations, voice-assisted learning, and personalized study materials.
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