Government launched the ‘ASMITA' project to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages

Current Context: The ASMITA project, which aims to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years, was launched on July 17, 2024.

• This collaborative initiative by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti seeks to bridge the language gap in education, ensuring that students have access to high-quality study materials in their native languages.
• The project will enrich higher education by creating a robust ecosystem for translation and original book writing across various disciplines within Indian languages.
• Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized that these initiatives align with the National Education Policy (NEP) and will foster social cohesion, unity, and transform India’s youth into socially responsible global citizens.
• UGC Chairman Jagadesh Kumar outlined the goal of producing 1,000 books in 22 languages within five years, resulting in a total of 22,000 books in Bharatiya bhasha.

Question:

1. Which organizations collaborated to launch the ASMITA project?

• A) Ministry of Education and National Book Trust
• B) University Grants Commission and Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti
• C) Indian Council of Historical Research and National Council of Educational Research and Training
• D) Ministry of Culture and Indian Council for Cultural Relations

Answer: B) The ASMITA project, which aims to develop 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years, was launched on July 17, 2024. This collaborative initiative by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti seeks to bridge the language gap in education, ensuring that students have access to high-quality study materials in their native languages.