National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language

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.

National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
Agency overview
Formed1 April 1996 (1 April 1996)
JurisdictionGovernment of India
HeadquartersDelhi, India
Agency executives
  • Dr. M. Mangapati
  • Pallam Raju
  • Shri Jitin Prasada
  • Wasim Barelvi
  • Dr. Khwaja Mohd. Ekramuddin
Websiteurducouncil.nic.in

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

References
  1. National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language. India.gov.in.

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