National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
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| Formed | 1 April 1996 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of India |
| Headquarters | Delhi, India |
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| Website | urducouncil |
The National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (Urdu: قومی کونسل برائے فروغ اردو زبان, Qaumī Kaunsil barā-yi Farōg̱ẖ-i Urdū Zabān NCPUL) is an autonomous regulatory body in the Government of India.[1] It is the main authority of Urdu language and education in India, being one of two authorities responsible for the regulation of Urdu, the other being the National Language Authority of Pakistan.
Functions and objectives[]
- To make available knowledge of scientific and technological development and ideas evolved in the modern context in Urdu.
- Promotion of the Urdu language.
- Provide diplomas in Urdu.
- Increase IT literacy in Urdu.
- Provide publications in Urdu.
- Provides fund for Urdu related seminars/workshops etc.
See also[]
- Jamiatul Qasim Darul Uloom Al-Islamiah
- DD Urdu
- Geographic Distribution of Urdu
- Languages of India
- Dakhni
- Urdu in Aurangabad
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Categories:
- Urdu in India
- Language regulators
- 1996 establishments in Delhi
- Government agencies established in 1996