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Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag: Indian Languages Section Launched

9 June 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSBharatiya BhashaAnubhag: IndianLanguagesSection Launched9 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Home Minister Amit Shah set up the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag to anchor everyday governance in India’s linguistic diversity and lessen dependence on foreign languages.

Key facts

  • Body: Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (BBA), the Indian Languages Section.
  • Launched by: Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
  • Purpose: encourage Indian languages in government communication and decision-making.
  • Outlay: ₹56 crore for 2024-25.

Policy context

  • The BBA offers a platform for translation between Indian languages and Hindi, supporting bilingual governance.
  • It connects to the Official Languages Rules, which guide Centre-State communication.
  • For Region C States (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka) the rules require English correspondence; the BBA adds local-language support on top.

Exam angle

  • Full form: BBA = Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag.
  • Ministry link: Union Home Ministry.
  • Regional grouping asked about: Region C States.

Test yourself

1. Who launched the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag (Indian Languages Section)?

Amit Shah launched the BBA.

2. What is the 2024-25 budget allocation mentioned for the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag?

The notes list ₹56 crore for 2024-25.

3. The Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag will mainly help translate documents between Indian languages and which language?

It facilitates translation across Indian languages and Hindi.

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