Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

GS 2 – GOVERNANCE

Context: The Union Budget 2025-26 has allocated increased funding for school and higher education and introduced the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme.

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The scheme aims to provide students with digital textbooks and educational materials in Indian languages, promoting accessibility and inclusivity in learning.

About the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme

• This initiative facilitates learning by offering digital study materials in multiple regional languages.
• It is designed for both school and university students, ensuring that educational resources are available in their native languages.
• The scheme seeks to bridge educational gaps for linguistically diverse students.
• It complements existing efforts such as the ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing) initiative.

Key Facts About ASMITA Initiative

• Aims to create 22,000 books in Indian languages over the next five years.
• A collaborative effort between UGC and the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, which operates under the Ministry of Education.
• Focuses on integrating Indian languages into education to enhance accessibility.
• Thirteen nodal universities will lead the project, supported by institutions across India.
• UGC has developed an SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for book development, covering aspects such as:
  • Identifying nodal officers and authors.
  • Assigning subjects and book titles.
  • Writing, editing, reviewing, and plagiarism checks.
  • Finalizing, designing, proofreading, and publishing.