INDIA, March 16, 2016 (Press Information Bureau): There is no apathy from Government towards Pali, Prakrit and Sanskrit. A scheme for the Award of the Certificates of Honours was introduced in the year 1958 to honor the scholars of Sanskrit, Arabic and Persian Languages. The scheme was extended to cover Pali/Prakrit in year 1996. Certificate of Honour is awarded to Scholars of eminence over 60 years of age with outstanding contribution in the field of Sanskrit, Arabic, Persian or Pali/Prakrit. This scheme envisages a one time monetary grant of US$7,500/- to the Scholars. This Scheme included one award of Certificate of Honour to One Scholar of either of Pali or Prakrit for a year.
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