Hyderabad, Nov 09: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to equitable development of all States without any discrimination on the basis of language, region or political considerations.
For the first time in more than 75 years since Independence, PM Narendra Modi has ensured a level playing field for youth aspiring for government jobs by conducting recruitment examinations in regional Indian languages including Telugu, Dr Singh said while addressing a public meeting in Hazurabad.
“The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the MTS (non-technical) Exam and CHSLE Exam in 13 languages since last year, that is 11 regional languages in addition to already existing Hindi and English, while before 2014, candidates had no option, but to choose either Hindi or English as the medium of examination,” he said.
Dr Jitendra said the Modi Government is fully committed to encouraging the use and development of regional languages including Telugu and ensure that no one is denied an opportunity or faces a disadvantaged position due to the language barrier.
It is evidence of PM Modi’s concern for the student community across the country, the minister said, adding that the JEE, NEET and UGC exams are also now being conducted in 12 Indian Languages and this historic decision will give impetus to the participation of local youth, improve their selection prospects and encourage regional languages.
He said notable progress has been made in the last more than nine years under the leadership of PM Modi to promote the Indian regional languages like Telugu besides the Official Language, Hindi.
“Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has taken a historic decision in the new National Education Policy (NEP) by giving importance to the mother tongue of students in Primary, Technical and Medical education. NEP 2020 promotes the use of regional languages and the development of eContent by all States in all regional languages,” he said
Unfortunately, the development of Telangana has suffered since the party in power worked without accountability and transparency. Telangana could have developed at a faster pace under the NDA, he said.
Dr Jitendra Singh said States with “double-engine” governments are doing better than the rest.
“While on the one hand, the KCR Govt in Telangana failed to keep any of the promises made by it to the people of Telangana,” Dr Singh said, adding that it is PM Modi who has all along cared for the people of the State.
The union minister said the people of Telangana have made up their minds to vote for the BJP and get rid of the “scam-ridden corrupt” BRS government.
“People want security, development and growth in the State. Telangana too shall not be left behind, Telangana will become part of the mainstream,” he said.
