Urdu Academy, New Delhi

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Urdu Academy, New Delhi
Formation31 March 1981; 43 years ago (1981-03-31)
TypeLiterary
Legal statusRegistered Society
PurposeLiterary and Cultural
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Location
Official language
Urdu
Main organ
Academy, Library, Auditorium, Publications
Parent organization
Urdu Academy, Delhi [1]
AffiliationsRegistrar of Societies, Delhi
WebsiteOfficial Website
RemarksTo serve the Urdu language in New Delhi.

Urdu Academy, Delhi (Urdu: اردو اکادمی، دہلی) In the interest of developing the Urdu language and preserving the Urdu tradition and culture it was established in the year 1980.[2]

History[edit]

The then Delhi Administration with a motto of establishing an Urdu institution to look after the development of the Urdu literature, cultural heritage, educational upliftment, in May 1981 under the Chairmanship of Lt. Governor of Delhi, established this institution as a composite institute with literary, cultural and educational goals. This was established in the heart of New Delhi.

According to the bill 2000, the Delhi government has announced Urdu as second official language of Delhi.[3]

Activities[edit]

Activities are classified in the following categories
  • Publication, translation and printing of the books
  • Research work, drama, festivals, seminars, symposiums, mushairas and national events.
  • Honouring the literary personalities, awarding prizes, awards etc.,
  • Establishment of Urdu Teaching centres and National Urdu Library.

Publications[edit]

  • Aiwan-e-Urdu (Urdu monthly magazine)
  • Umang (Children's Urdu monthly magazine)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Academy : NGO in India : Under Registrar of Societies Act
  2. ^ "Urdu Academy, Delhi, India". urduacademydelhi.com. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
  3. ^ "URDU ACADEMY". urduacademydelhi.com. Retrieved 10 August 2020.