bill no 24 of  2014 the sanskrit language (promotion) bill, 2014 byshri om prakash yadav, mp a billto provide for promotion of sanskrit language including its compulsory teaching in schools and for matters connected therewith or incidental theretobe it enacted by parliament in the sixty-fifth  year of the republic of india as follows:—definitions2  in this act, unless the context otherwise requires,—(a) "appropriate government" means in the case of a state, the government of that state and in all other cases, the central government;5(b) "board" means the board for promotion of sanskrit language constituted under section 8; and(c) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this act3  from such date, as the central government may, by notification in the official gazette specify, the sanskrit language shall be taught as a compulsory subject in all schoolscompulsory teaching of sanskrit language in schools104  the appropriate government shall, immediately after issuance of the notification under section 3, issue directions for compulsory teaching of sanskrit language in all schools from such class onwards as it may determine, within its jurisdiction5  subject to such rules, as may be prescribed, the appropriate government shall ensure appointment of such number of teachers with such qualifications, as may be specified, for teaching sanskrit language in schoolsappropriate government to issue directions for compulsory teaching of sanskrit language in schools appointment of sanskrit language teachers156  notwithstanding anything contained in this act, the provisions of this act shall apply to minority institutions only if the management of such institutions convey to the appropriate government their willingness to include the sanskrit language in their school curriculum207  the appropriate government shall derecognize a school, which does not comply with the provisions of section 4:provided that such school shall be given reasonable opportunity of being heard before any decision on derecognition is taken258  (1) from such date, as the central government may, by notification in the official gazette appoint, there shall be constituted a board for the promotion of sanskrit languageact to apply to minority educational institutions in certain situation derecognition of schools for noncompliance of the provisions of the act board for the promotion of sanskrit language(2) the board shall consist of a chairperson and not more than four members to be appointed by the central government in such manner as may be prescribed30(3) the salary and allowances payable to, and other terms and conditions of the service of the chairperson and other members of the board shall be such as may be prescribedfunctions of the board9  (1) the board shall perform such functions for the promotion of sanskrit language as it may consider necessary for the purpose(2) without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, the board shall:—(i) monitor the progress of promotion of sanskrit language in the country;35(ii) take steps for collection and safekeeping of sanskrit manuscripts from differentparts of the country;(iii) organize workshops and fairs in different parts of the country with a view topopularize sanskrit language especially among the youth; and(iv) encourage the translation of sanskrit books in various indian languages40central government to provide fund10  the central government shall, after due appropriation made by parliament by law in this behalf, provide adequate funds to the states for carrying out the purposes of this act11  the provisions of this act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in forceoverriding effect of the act power to make rules12  (1) the central government may, by notification in the official gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this act510(2) every rule made under this act shall be laid, as soon as may be after it is made,before each house of parliament, while it is in session, for a total period of thirty days which may be comprised in one session or in two or more successive sessions, and if, before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid, both houses agree in making any modification in the rule or both the houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so, however, that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule statement  of  objects  and  reasonsthe sanskrit language represents the soul of india it has been the vehicle of indian thoughts for millions sanskrit contains literature of exemplary value and the finest indian minds found the expression in itit is indeed very sad that such a language has suffered utter neglect although, it is included in the eighth schedule to the constitution, enough has not been done to promote it in a situation where the new generation is running away from its own roots and has developed a contempt for the cultural traditions of our country, the importance of teaching sanskrit becomes crucial the time has come when we must make sincere efforts to make the new generation aware of the great traditions and thoughts of india accordingly, it is proposed in the bill to make teaching of sanskrit compulsory in schools to enable our children to identify themselves with noble traditions and thoughts of our countrythe bill also envisages creation of a board for the promotion of sanskrit language the proposed board will not only oversee the progress being made for the promotion of sanskrit language, but will also take other pro-active measures including translation of  sanskrit epics and plays in other indian languages and safekeeping of priceless sanskrit manuscripts lying in various parts of the countryhence this billnew delhi;om prakash yadavjune 6, 2014 financial memorandumclause 5 of the bill provides for appointment of sanskrit language teachers in all schools clause 8 provides for creation of a board for promotion of sanskrit language clause 10 provides for payment of adequate funds to the states for carrying out the purposes of the act the bill, therefore, if enacted, would involve expenditure from the consolidated fund of india it is estimated that a recurring expenditure of about rupees five hundred crore per annum will be involveda non-recurring expenditure of rupees fifty crore is also likely to be involved memorandum  regarding  delegated  legislationclause 12 of the bill empowers the central government to make rules for carrying out the purposes of the bill as the rules will relate to matters of detail only, the delegation of legislative power is of a normal character———— a billto provide for promotion of sanskrit language including its compulsory teaching in schools and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto————(shri om prakash yadav, mp)gmgipmrnd—685ls(s-3)—27062014