STATUS OF URDU AND EFFORTS AND STRATEGY FOR ITS INCLUSION IN THE MAINSTREAM OF INDIAN LIFE
Abstract Urdu is the name derived from Turkish, but Urdu language is born and brought up in India in its market and military camps. This has developed from the amalgamation of Indian and foreign cultures, which were at its peak in the medieval India . This gradually rose to the official status during British rule and became language of common man during freedom struggle of the country. But, on political grounds the language which had brought independence had lost its position in Independent India and thus became homeless. This article speaks about the origin, development and adaptation of the language. The authors have discussed present condition of Urdu language and constitutional provisions for minority languages. This is followed by a discussion on efforts of various governmental, non-governmental agencies which are written based on the experience of the authors. The constitution of Gujral Committee and its report occupies an important stepping stone for the development of Urdu l...