The Gujral Committee Report - Language in India

Numerically, Urdu has a strong case for larger representation provided it succeeds on convincing the Accreditation Committee that those applying for admission in its behalf fulfil the conditions laid down under the rules. Without adequate financial 6.160
the search for qualified correspondents will be futile. Urdu newspapers should take up Vie question with the professional bodies of journalists like A.I.N.E.C, and I.F.W.J. Through joint consultation some procedure could, perhaps,be workedout for the backing,
weaker sections of the press to have accreditation. 'Even limited economically
for certain functions could be thought of. At this stage, it is not possible for us to make any recommendation. 6.161 At some of the State centres visited by us, we heard complaints about most of the accreditation
Governments not according accreditation of Urdu newspapers and periodicals. In West Bengal, for instance, our attention was drawn to the complete absence of Urdu correspondents from the accredited list of the West Bengal Government. The Director of State
who deposed before us, promised to look into the matter and to have the Publicity,
removed. 6.162 We feel that the Urdu press has started expanding on the right lines and in this critical phase deserves greater understanding and encouragement by the State and grievance
Governments alike. The general standard of Urdu newspapers and periodicals is bound to improve once they get unhindered access to major sources of public information and an opportunity to study in depth the various developmental processes, Central
work. The comradeship that develops among the accredited correspondents will also at
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Urdu correspondents to exchange ideas and information on current problems. Their request for accreditation should, therefore be considered sympathetically by the State Governments. help
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6.163 Although some of the established Urdu newspapers compare favourably with their counterparts in other advanced languages of the country, the standard of the
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