February 22, 2020.
Topic: Governance and language.
News:-All government signboards to feature in the Punjabi language.
- In the backdrop of International Mother Language Day on 22 nd February, this step was taken by the Punjab government.
The state government has taken this decision for:-
- Government institutions.
- Semi government institutions.
- Boards and corporations to have all the signboards in the Punjabi language.
- All milestones along state Highways would also be painted in Gurmukhi script.
- Higher education and Language department have issued these orders under Section 4 of the Punjab State Language Act 1967.
- If the need arises, other languages could also be included ( but in smaller font).
- These regulations will not apply to the National Highways and various Union Government departments.
- The department has also written to the Labour department to implement this scheme in private businesses, industrial and educational establishments.
- Besides, the government should include Punjabi language studies in a unique way in schools and colleges ( using games, video lectures ) etc.
- The entertainment industry can also play a role in this by using more Punjabi vocabulary.
- Parents and relatives have a vital role to play in this as the way they converse and interact have an everlasting impact on the children.
(Source:- The Tribune)
Topic: Education.
News:-Punjab government seeks to cap the fees of unaided educational institutions.
- The Education Department is attempting to cap the rate of annual fee hike in private educational institutions, including schools.
- Amendments have been proposed.
(Source:- The Tribune)
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