Urdu Academy, New Delhi

Urdu Academy, New Delhi
Formation 31 March 1981 (1981-03-31)
Type Literary
Legal status Registered Society
Purpose Literary and Cultural
Headquarters New Delhi
Location
Official language
Urdu
Main organ
Academy, Library, Auditorium, Publications
Parent organization
Urdu Academy, Delhi [1]
Affiliations Registrar of Societies, Delhi
Website Official Website
Remarks To 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

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

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

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

References

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