TAMIL DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT

TAMIL DEVELOPMENT

POLICY NOTE 2013-14

“The world is wondering with awe that Tamil has all the greatness and wealth of antiquity and the glory of vibrant youthfulness”

Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma

INTRODUCTION

“Tamil, amongst all ancient languages of the world, is the only language that possesses multifarious characteristics such as antiquity, tenderness, motherliness, purity, perfectness, vastness, splendour, youthfulness, richness and resourcefulness” says the profound Tamil Scholar . This Government evinces enormous interest in the development of .

The ancient grammar Tolkappiam and are the living examples for the glory and ancientness of our

A land that prospers even without hard labour Is a country: not the one demanding labour. (Kural – 739) 1 ancient Tamil language. The rich vocabulary and vast literary The Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma in richness of Tamil language immensely attracted the foreign her address delivered at the Eighth World Tamil Conference held scholars. Dr.Caldwell who compiled Comparative Grammar of at in 1995 has stated that “A language should Dravidian languages has stated that the who are the develop, enrich and identify itself with the changes owners of the language with such vast literary wealth are occurring globally” and further stated “I’ve great pleasure undoubtedly a people with rich tradition. and feel proud in introducing a new slogan viz ‘Tamil Today and Tamil For Ever’ to boost the growth of Tamil” According to Bharathiyar, attains sky high glory on account of . Thirukkural written by the immortal Tamil language is coping with the changes that are taking sage Thiruvalluvar has been translated in several languages and place from time to time. As on today, Tamil is accommodating is cherished as a Universal Scripture. and assimilating constructive changes. It continues to sweep its impact and influence globally starting from household to We are proud of our language with its rich literary treasure internet. as it has captured the hearts of great foreign scholars like Veeramamunivar, G.U. Pope, Dr.Winslow and so on. In tune with the observation of the Hon’ble Chief Minister A department for Tamil Development was exclusively established Puratchi Thalaivi Amma, Tamil Development Department is with an objective of facilitating Tamil to attain full utility and giving continuing its journey towards rapid Tamil Development. importance to art, literature, civilization and culture.

At the end of the Fifth World Tamil Conference held at in 1981, the then Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchithalaivar MGR emphatically declared “Tamil everywhere and Tamil in every sphere”.

Restrain anger where it would have effect “What is truth?” if the question be Elsewhere, curbed or not, it matters not. (Kural – 301) It’s speech with words evil – free. (Kural – 291) 2 3 DEPARTMENT OF TAMIL DEVELOPMENT Review of the Department at Secretariat is done by the Secretary, Tamil Development. Our mother tongue Tamil is a language with the greatness of the past and dynamism of the youth. Under the dynamic Review of the offices of the Head of Departments, Head leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma, Office of the Boards, Corporations and Government this Government is deeply involved and committed to the Undertakings is done by the Director of Tamil Development. development of Tamil which is the official language of the State. Review of the regional offices is done by the Regional Inspection Cell of the Official Language Committee was Deputy Directors. Review of other offices is done by the District formed in 1957 and it evolved to function as Directorate of Tamil Development since 1968 to promote and develop the usage of Assistant Directors of Tamil Development and guidance is official language in office administration. This department provided to rectify the shortcomings and implement the usage undertakes the functions of implementation of official language of the Official Language. scheme and other activities for Tamil development. Translation Work Official Language Scheme As per the requirements of various Heads of Review Departments, rules, codes, manuals, forms and registers are The foremost function of this Department is to give being translated from time to time by the Directorate of Tamil importance for the usage of Tamil as official language in Development. administrative works. The Official Language Act came into force Official Language Seminars in 1957.

Reviews are undertaken to achieve the goal of complete Official Language Seminars are conducted in all districts usage of Tamil in all the departments of the Government. to create awareness on official language scheme among the Government staff and effective functioning of this scheme.

Close amity of the noble brings more delight Give up your insatiable desires As repeated reading brings more insight. (Kural – 783) And gain eternal joys. (Kural – 370) 4 5 Amount allotted for this scheme was raised from Rs.5,000 to Tamil Development during 2012 – 2013. Moreover, training for Rs.20,000 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma the scheme of official language is given in Bhavanisagar Training from 2012 -2013 onwards. Accordingly seminars are being Institute and in other departments by the officers of Department conducted in all districts. of Tamil Development.

Official Language Workshops Prizes for Good Drafting and Noting

Official Language Workshops are held every year in all In order to encourage the Government staff who are districts for two days at the cost of Rs.30,000 as below: implementing Official Language Act effectively, prizes are given to those who are good at drafting and noting in Tamil as detailed • History of Official Language below: Official Language Act • District Level State Level Prizes

• Implementation of Official Language District Subordinate Secretariat Department I - Rs.3000/-

• Translation Subordinate of Heads of Department II - Rs.2000/- Local Administration • Writing of Notes and Drafts Subordinate of Head offices of III - Rs.1000/- Autonomous Autonomous • Remedial Action Institutions Institutions Training in Official Language Scheme

The scheme for Training in Official Language for all the Shields to Government Offices Department staff in District is continuously implemented Under this scheme, shields and certificates are awarded once in two months by the Directorate of Tamil Development. every year to the best performing organisations i.e., one Head Five training classes were conducted in the Directorate of of the Department, one District Collectorate and one Head of

Select and speak only such words What is stronger than destiny? it is a power Not excelled by other words. (Kural – 645) That prevails over human endeavour. (Kural – 380) 6 7 Autonomous Institution for the continuous implementation of A meeting of language experts is conducted every month Official Language Act. Moreover, shields and certificates are to coin new words in Tamil. awarded to the District Level Offices which are effectively Technical Words in English and Tamil implementing the Official Language Scheme. English Technical Words j䜡 fiy¢brh‰fŸ Glossary Articulate bjëÎw bkhêjš To facilitate the preparation of notes and drafts in Tamil by Auto Stand jhå ãiya« the Government employees, this Directorate has published and Banquet Hall bgUéUªJ Tl« distributed Glossaries to Government offices free of cost. This Blue Tooth jué Glossary was published in the year 1957 for the first time. The Booster Card C¡» m£il seventh edition is ready for printing. Casino Mlit

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Fear not the open foes like swords drawn If everyone sees his faults as he sees others’ But fear amity of foes acting like kin. (Kural – 882) Will any evil ever fall on living beings? (Kural – 190) 8 9 Awards Chithirai - Tamil New Year Day Apart from the implementation of official language, various activities such as presentation of awards to the Tamil To make the celebration of Chithirai Tamil New Year, the scholars, prizes for the best books in Tamil and providing financial following Awards are given to the best Tamil Organisation and assistance for the publication of best books, etc are undertaken by the Department of Tamil Development. the eminent Tamil Scholars in the name of: Award giving function is organized on Thiruvalluvar Day Thamizh Thai Award (From 2012) and eminent Tamil scholars are honoured with awards in the Kabilar Award (From 2012) name of the following outstanding Tamil personalities:

Thiruvalluvar Award (From 1986) U Ve Sa Award (From 2012)

Bharathiyar Award (From 1997) Kambar Award (From 2013)

Bharathidasan Award (From 1978) Sollin Selvar Award (From 2013)

Thiru Vi Ka Award (From 1979) ‘Tamizhthai Award’ carries an amount of Rs. 5.00 lakhs, a shield and citation and it is given to encourage and appreciate Ki Aa Pe Viswanatham Award (From 2000) the Tamil Organization rendering service to the cause of Tamil The awardees are given the award amount of in Tamil Nadu and the other states of . Each of the other awardees is given the award amount of Rs.1.00 lakh, one Rs.1 lakh, one sovereign of gold medal along with a citation. sovereign of gold medal along with a citation.

The gift of the gab is the best of the gifts Analyse good and bad qualities And forms not part of other gifts. (Kural – 641) Strike a balance and choose. (Kural – 504) 10 11 Functions 3. Novels

Apart from observing Chithirai Tamil New Year celebrations, 4. Short Stories the following functions are organized and floral tributes are 5. Drama offered to the statues of Tamil scholars by the Department of 6. Children’s Literature

Tamil Development: 7. Criticism

Thiruvalluvar Day 8. Linguistics / Grammar Statue (International Women’s Day) 9. Translation Birth Day of U Ve Sa 10. Fine Arts Prize for Tamil Books 11. Dictionary

Best books are selected for prizes under the following 12. Travel Literature

33 categories. The author of the book selected for the prize is 13. Auto Biography awarded Rs.30,000 along with a certificate. The publisher is 14. History, Inscription, Archeology, Oceanography awarded with Rs.10,000 along with a certificate. 15. Physics, Chemistry, Astronomy, Mathematics 1. Traditional Poetry 16. Engineering, Technology 2. New Poetry As beasts to men, the unlearned are more The cruel who hoard and lose know not happiness To the learned in splendid lore. (Kural – 410) Of gladly helping the have-nots. (Kural – 228) 12 13 17. Anthropology, Sociology, Geography, Geology 29. Journalism and Information Technology

18. Law and Politics 30. Special Categories

19. Economics, Commerce, Business Management 31. Sports

20. Medicine, Physiology, Health 32. Women’s Literature

21. Tamil Medicine (Siddha, Ayurveda) 33. Lifestyle of Tamils

22. Religion, Spiritualism and Logic Out of 33 categories, 20 categories were introduced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma during the 23. Education and Psychology period from 1991-96 and 2001-2006 including Women’s

24. Agriculture and Veterinary Science Literature and Life Style of Tamils in 2012-13.

Financial Assistance for Publication of Books 25. Environmental Studies In order to encourage the publication of best books in Tamil, 26. Computer and Internet the scheme of giving financial assistance to the authors is implemented. An amount of Rs. 50,000 or 60% of the printing 27. Folklore expenses as per the Government Press norms (whichever is less) is given as financial assistance to the author of the book in 28. Creative Writings of Foreign Tamils two installments. Moreover, under this scheme, the annual Imagine yourself facing the stronger The only benefit in life is glory While oppressing the weaker. (Kural – 250) That comes of charity. (Kural – 231) 14 15 income of the writer should be below Rs. 50,000 to avail the financial assistance. Category Prize Amount Enhanced given prior Amount Thirukkural Prizes to 2011-12 Thirukkural Recitation Scheme was implemented to (In Rupees) (In Rupees) encourage the students to learn ethical values from Thirukkural District Level First Prize and enhance their memory power. During 2012-13 36 students 1000 10000 who were able to memorize all the 1330 couplets were given the School Students Second Prize 500 7000 prize amount of Rs.10,000 each. District Level First Prize 1000 10000

Competitions in Poetry, Essay and Elocution College Students Second Prize - 7000

To bring out the proficiency in Poetry, Essay and Elocution, State Level First Prize 5000 15000 competitions are conducted every year for Higher Secondary School Students Second Prize 3000 12000 Students and College Students at district level and state level. Third Prize 2000 10000 Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma enhanced State Level First Prize 5000 15000 the prize amount as detailed below: College Students Second Prize 3000 12000

Third Prize 2000 10000

Learning is supreme imperishable wealth The world goes on because of courteous men Other things are not real wealth. (Kural – 400) Else it’ll bury itself in dust and ruin. (Kural – 996) 16 17 Nationalization of Books and also raised the ceiling of annual income from Rs.12,000 to Rs.24,000. 30 Tamil Scholars have been sanctioned Outstanding books of 146 eminent Tamil scholars were financial assistance under this scheme in the year 2012-13. nationalized to make them available to all. The legal heirs of Tamil scholars are given royalty for the books. Financial Assistance for Tamil Scholars

The scheme of publishing one of the books of the Tamil Hon’ble former Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivar MGR Scholars among the nationalized books every year is introduced the scheme of rendering financial assistance to the implemented through the International Institute of Tamil Studies. Tamil Scholars in appreciation of their service and sacrifice for

Thirukkural to All the excellence of Tamil Language and Tamil Culture throughout their lifetime and to their legal heirs after their demise. Thirukkural Books in English are placed in Star Hotels and Government Guest Houses. Thirukkural couplets with A monthly financial assistance of Rs.3,000 with a medical translation in Hindi, Bengali and English in a single volume has allowance of Rs.15 is given to Tamil Scholars and a monthly been compiled and is ready for publication by the International financial assistance of Rs.1,500 and a medical allowance of Institute of Tamil Studies. Rs.15 to their legal heirs. Financial assistance is sanctioned to 2 Tamil Scholars and 88 legal heirs in the year 2012-13. Financial Assistance for the Aged Tamil Scholars Financial Assistance for Border Saviours The aged Tamil scholars who have rendered yeoman service to Tamil are given financial assistance under this scheme. Financial assistance is given to the persons who saved the boundaries of Tamil Nadu throughout their life time in The Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma has appreciation of their service. enhanced the Financial Assistance from Rs.1,000 to Rs.2,000

Punish those who have done great evils Whatever be the matter of whatever quality By shaming them with good deeds. (Kural – 314) True wisdom is to see its reality. (Kural – 355) 18 19 A monthly financial assistance of Rs.4,000 with a medical Sl. Organisation Subject Amount No. Sanctioned allowance of Rs.15 is given to Border Saviours and a monthly (Rupees) financial assistance of Rs.2,000 with a medical allowance of 2. International Annual Grant, Retirement Institute of Benefits (1,93,62,000) Rs.15 to their legal heirs. During 2012-13 12 Border saviours Tamil Studies and 19 legal heirs of the deceased Border Saviours were Poems of Bharathiyar and Bharathidasanin Arabic sanctioned. (10,00,000) 2,03,62,000

Grants and Financial Assistance 3. World Tamil Annual Grant 38,52,000 Sangam, Madurai Tamil Nadu Government under the dynamic leadership of 4. Institute of Asian Annual Grant – Tamil the Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma has doubled Studies, Chennai Research scheme 22,50,000 the sanction of grants and financial assistance towards Tamil 5. Tamil Virtual Tamil Development through Development as detailed below. Academy, computer(Tamil Nadu Information Chennai Data Base) 12,00,000 Sl. Organisation Subject Amount 6. Ariviyal Tamil Annual Grant 8,14,000 No. Sanctioned Mandram, (Rupees) Chennai

1. Tamil University Salary and other 7. International Annual Grant 5.00,000 Expenditure (7,95,97,000) School of Dravidian Thirukkural in Chinese Linguistics, (41,70,000) Thiruvananda- puram Tamil Development through Computer (Tamil Nadu 8. Dravidian Financial assistance to the Information Data Base) University, students of M.A, M.Phil and (12,00,000) 8,49,67,000 Kuppam Ph. D in Tamil 3,67,350

Total 11,43,12,350

This deed, by these means, if he can perform The glory of the learned is amply revealed Test him; if convinced, assign it to him. (Kural – 517) In the scriptures of their land indeed. (Kural – 28) 20 21 Schemes Implemented during the year 2012-13 Thirukkural in Mandarin / Arabic The following schemes have been implemented during the Thirukkural has been translated in Mandarin and Arabic year 2012-13: languages. The work has been completed and the books are ready for publication. 1) Tamil Literary Workshop for Youth

Bharathiyar / Bharathidasan Poems in Mandarin / Arabic The above workshop was organized in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli for one week for the youth who evince keen interest The poems of Bharathiyar and Bharathidasan have been in Tamil Literary work to enhance poetic skills, writing skills, selected and the translation in Mandarin is in progress and an oratorical skills covering 100 College students at a cost of amount of Rs.60 lakhs has been earmarked. An amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs. Rs.10 lakh for Arabic has been sanctioned for translation in Arabic. 2 A) Official Language Refresher Course

Based on the ‘Manual on Official Language’ published by this department in 2012, all State Government employees , employees of Corporations, Boards and Co-operative Societies in the State (excluding Chennai) have been given Refresher Training Course regarding the History of Official Language, Official Language Act and Implementation of Official Language at a cost of Rs.9.30 lakhs.

B) Seminar on Official Language Orders have been issued to enhance the amount of the expenditure for conducting Seminar on Official Language in every

As the whole world looks to the sky for rainfall Not a blade of grass will be seen All subjects look to the king for just rule. (Kural – 542) If the sky showers no rain. (Kural – 16) 22 23 district from Rs.5,000 to Rs.20,000. Accordingly seminars 6) Treasury of Ethics have been conducted in all districts. To imbibe ethical values in the minds of students of 3) Rare Tamil Books Across the World Government Schools compilation of ethical quotes from has been completed and it will be given free of cost Rare books have been identified which are not available soon. in Tamil Nadu but available in foreign libraries. Action has been taken for digitalizing and publishing 10 rare books. 7) Anthology of Golden Sayings

4) Website for Tamil Development Department The golden sayings from Sangam Literature to Modern (www.tamilvalarchithurai.org) Literature have been compiled and the book will be published soon. An exclusive website for the Tamil Development was 8) Prizes for Tamil Books launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma at a cost of Rs.4.45 lakhs to bring out all latest developmental Prizes were given for best books to newly created activities of the Department, such as Implementation of Official categories i.e Women’s Literature, Tamils’ Life Style. Language Scheme, Nationailzation Books, Administrative 9) World Tamil Organization

Glossaries World Tamil Organization namely Tamil Sangam has been revived and envisaged by Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi At a click, viewers can see video films, photographs of Thalaivi Amma Tamil conferences, events, etc. 10) New Vehicles 5) Tamil in the Eyes of Foreign Scholars Two new jeeps were purchased for the office of the The views of the foreign scholars on the glory of Tamil Assistant Directors in Tamil Development Department in Ariyalur language has been compiled for publication in Tamil and English. and Tirupur Districts.

The great ever perform rarer deeds Real joy springs from virtue alone; all other joys The mean can’t do such deeds. (Kural – 26) Are painful and devoid of praise. (Kural – 39) 24 25 TRANSLATION WING – SECRETARIAT • Confidential Files of Public (Strictly Confidential) There is an inimitable adage which states: “Translation Department enriches Tamil Development” with regard to the typical usage in • Enquiry Commission Reports the field of Official Language implementation. This wing is • Government Orders issued by various Departments of functioning under the control of Tamil Development and the Government Information Department in Secretariat. • Note for Circulation

For a very long time, functions of legislative and executive • Citations for police medals wings of the Government were mostly conducted in English only. • Demands for Grants and Supplementary Estimates In this circumstances, translating all those proceedings of the emanating from all Departments of Secretariat Government from English to Tamil has become essential after • Public Accounts Committee & Public Undertakings Independence and therefore, translation was given priority. Committee Reports In the process of translation new words are being coined; new • Forest Department Notifications expressions are framed to add to the modern vocabulary. This Draft schemes of Hindu Religious and Charitable function effectively supplements and complements the • Endowments Department functioning of official language implementation. • State Human Rights Commission Reports Government Documents • Press Releases The following items which are prepared / drafted in English Major Translations : are being translated to Tamil:

• Notes for Cabinet The following are among the significant documents

• Gazette Notifications translated from English to Tamil during the last year:

An ideal wife maintains dignity of home If domestic life has love and virtue And lives within her husband’s income. (Kural – 51) There will be grace and gain true. (Kural – 45) 26 27 • Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Speeches INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TAMIL STUDIES

• Hon’ble Ministers’ Speeches “I will be the first person to welcome the idea of inception

• Annual Reports of Tamil Nadu State Information of an Institution for Tamil with scholars and researchers, Commission akin to French Academy”

• Annual Reports of Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Perarignar Anna Commission Second World Tamil Conference-1968

• Annual Reports of Vigilance Commission In tune with the above vision of Perarignar Anna • Guidelines regarding Protection of Environment International Institute of Tamil Studies was constituted.

• Road Safety (Amendment) Rules Objective • Guidelines on marriages to Overseas Indians • To promote and enrich the higher research in Tamil • All India Services (Conduct) Rules (Amendments) studies

• Reports on Cauvery River Water Disputes • To create an academic environment which shall be very • Petitions on Political Pension for Freedom Fighters much conducive to encourage high level Tamil research

• Coining of 547 Chemical terms in Tamil • To establish and maintain a research oriented library • Agenda and Notes for Boards of State Government • Teaching Tamil language to Non-Tamils Besides, official translation, Officers of Translation Wing • To train the researchers of inter-discipline are involved in the translation work of Thirukkural in Mandarin, Arabic. • Making Memorandum of Understanding with other Countries so as to develop the Tamil research

Of all blessings we know nothing is greater The loveless grab all for themselves Than begetting children wiser. (Kural – 61) The loving give even their bones. (Kural – 72) 28 29 • Making mutual ideological exchange with Overseas Tamil • Teaching of Tamil language to Non-Tamils Scholars • Research Guidance for Ph.D. degrees affiliated to • To promote and establish overseas contracts for creating University of Madras and strengthening an intellectual atmosphere at International • M.Phil programmes affiliated to Tamil University Institute of Tamil Studies. • Conducting certificate courses Governing Council • Organizing National level and International level The Institute is functioning with an autonomous status for Seminars and Conferences. conducting Tamil research works under the Chairmanship of Endowment Lectures Hon’ble Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare. The endowments were established with donations given Faculties by the individuals and groups at this Institute to develop 1. Tamil Literature and Manuscriptology Tamil studies. So far it has established 34 endowments. 2. Tamil Language and Linguistics 16 endowments were conducted in 2012-13 and books 3. Sociology, Arts and Culture to that tune have been published. 4. Overseas Tamils Birthday Events of Hon’ble Chief Minister Activities On the occasion of the birthday of Hon’ble Chief Minister The faculty members of this higher research institute are Puratchi Thalaivi Amma, various Tamil research events such as engaged in accomplishing the project works such as Tamil Seminars, Workshops, Cultural programmes, Endowment Literature, Tamil Grammar, Tamil Sociology, Tamil Culture, Tamil Folklore and Translation of Tamillore. Anicham withers when smelt The earth, the good maiden, will laugh surely Cold look withers the guest. (Kural – 90) If idlers are idle on the plea of penury. (Kural – 1040) 30 31 lectures were organized in this Institute for the whole month of translation. The Director General of Economic and Cultural February 2013. The details are as follows: Centre of Taiwan, Deputy Ambassador of and Director of Publication of Oxford University participated in the aforesaid Imparting Tamil Language in School Education • event.

• Arts and Artists Publications of Books

• Computational Tamil Language So far, this Institute has published 751 research oriented titles. They are academic staff project works, Seminar Article • Overseas Tamil Literature compilation, Endowment lectures, Manuscript publications, • Compilations of Manuscripts Translations, Reprints of rare books and Writings of other Tamil scholars. Mother Tongue Day Journal of Tamil Studies UNESCO declared 21st February as Mother Tongue Day in 1999. Mother Tongue Day was celebrated on 21.2.2013 in This Institute brings out Journal of Tamil Studies, a International Institute of Tamil Studies. Several cognitive bi-annual, bi-lingual from September 1972 onwards, without break. This journal is a connecting bridge which unites the competitions like a Essay Writing, Speech, Oration, Drawing, research scholars all over the world. Provision has been made Poetry and Debates were conducted among the M.Phil students to download the articles from this Institute website and Research scholars at the Institute and the winners were (www.ulakaththamizh.org). rewarded prizes along with certificates. Educational Degrees

Translation Day Full time/ part time Ph.D research programmes are being

Translation day was celebrated on 16-3-2013 at conducted with the recognition of University of Madras and International Institute of Tamil Studies on the necessity of The words uttered by the righteous There is escape from sin even for virtue-killers Are sweet, kind and guileless. (Kural – 91) But not for the gratitude-killers. (Kural – 110) 32 33 Tamil University, Thanjavur. This year 16 Ph.D. scholars and 48 Tamil Literary Park M.Phil scholars are studying in the Institute. Tamil Literary Park consisting of trees such as Akil,

Research Library Kondrai, Gaya, Kanchi and plants such as Kurinchi, Kanthal, Mullai, Thondri, Ambal, etc. which have found place in sangam A library is functioning for benefiting not only the literature is created in this Institute. researchers but also IAS aspirants, post graduate students and Tamil scholars. The library has a rich collection of 1,00,800 books. Thirukkural in Arabic Language Grants Thirukkural has been translated in 13 Indian languages, Every year, the is releasing 10 Asian languages and 14 European languages: So for 97 grants to the institute to take over the expenditures. For the English Translations have been published . Thirukkural has been financial year 2013-14, the Government has sanctioned an translated in Arabic and the book will be published soon. amount of Rs.147.80 lakh for regular expenditure and Rs.29.60 lakh grant for retirement service benefit.

Bharathiyar and Bharathidasan Poems in Arabic Language New Administrative Building Poems of Bharathiyar and Bharathidasan have been As ordered by Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi selected for Arabic Translation. Amma, three storey administrative building is to be constructed shortly in Tharamani at an estimation of Rs. 3.60 crores. The Technical Education Division of the Public Works Department will be undertaking the building construction.

Not being one-sided like an even balance Value the unenvying nature of the heart Is an ornament to the wise. (Kural – 118) As the code of good conduct. (Kural – 161) 34 35 DIRECTORATE OF TAMIL ETYMOLOGICAL TAMIL UNIVERSITY, THANJAVUR DICTIONARY PROJECT Tamil language is the best amongst the ancient languages of the world. The Tamils always consider all the nations as their The Directorate of Tamil Etymological Dictionary Project and all the people in the world as their kinsmen. The poetic was formed to compile and publish Tamil Etymological expression “All the Countries are ours and all the people are Dictionaries in 12 volumes and in 31 parts. Under this scheme, our kin” reflects the supreme quality of the Tamils. With these a Lexicon of 31 parts in 12 volumes with 12000 pages was supreme objectives the Tamil University was founded by the then published by this Directorate. Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchithalaivar MGR on 15th September 1981, on the eve of the birth anniversary of Perarignar Anna. A revised edition will be published as ready reference to Tamil University stands unique in its performance rendering be used by Language Researchers, Teachers and Students. yeoman service to Tamil studies.

Objectives

• Undertaking research on the contribution of Tamil Culture to the Indian Culture

• Reviving and reconstructing the scientific thoughts, intellectual contributions and the outstanding industrial knowledge of the ancient Tamils for the use of the contemporary needs

Control your tongue if not anything; otherwise Good conduct is the sign of noble birth A slip of the tongue brings evils. (Kural – 127) Bad conduct is the sign of low birth. (Kural – 133) 36 37 • Studying linguistic and grammatical theories and structure of Faculties Tamil language devising the modern methods for language • Faculty of Arts teaching • Faculty of Manuscriptology

• Translating the rare books of Tamils into other languages and • Faculty of Developing Tamil vice versa • Faculty of Language

• Preserving and publishing , palm-leaf • Faculty of Science manuscripts, rare-paper manuscripts and rare books 25 Departments are functioning under the above faculties.

• Publishing encyclopedias related to literature, grammar, Main Projects science and mysticism • Dictionary Project of pure Tamil words

• Recovering and publishing of the lost cultural components of • Encyclopedia Project

Tamil and the historical monuments through systematic • Mega Dictionary Project research Educational Works

• Facilitating researches on the cultural impacts of the Tamil Tamil University offers Ph.D., M.Phil, Post graduate Diaspora and the foreign relations of Tamil Nadu courses in Science and Arts.

New Courses M.Ed. Degree

The way to keep one’s wealth undwindled However great one may be, one becomes nought Is not to covet wealth in another’s hand. (Kural – 178) If one covets another’s wife without thought. (Kural – 144) 38 39 Students Admission The University offers the technical courses such as BBA, MBA and BCA, B.Ed degree course. Ph.D - 137 During the academic year 2011-12, there were 2317 students M.Phil - 284 in the above courses. There are 500 students in B.Ed course M.A. and M.Sc. - 171 through Distance Education for the current year. M.Ed. - 35 The University has tie-up with various educational institutions B.Ed. - 100 for imparting Acupuncture Science and DTP Tamil computing courses. It is pertinent to note that all these courses are being Distance Education taught in Tamil medium. The Tamil University started the Directorate of Distance Scholarships Education in the academic year 2006-07.

Four Master Degree courses are being offered in various The Government have sanctioned Rs.64,24,477 as courses such as Tamil Literature, History, Tamil Music and scholarship to 723 students of this University.

Geography. Research Activities

Five Bachelor Degree courses are also being offered. Besides the teaching activities, the teachers of this Diploma courses in Bharata Natyam, Herbal Science, University are doing Major and Minor research projects funded Beautician and Gemmology are also offered. by the University Grants Commission, Central Institute of Classical Tamil and other agencies. Certificate courses are being offered in Music, Tamil Pandit and Library and Information Science.

Better are they who endure bitter insults A fool who knows not and heeds not the wise Than those who fast and do penance. (Kural – 160) is a plague until he dies. (Kural – 848) 40 41 Tamil University has recognized the International Institute for academic research projects during 2012-13. The of Tamil Studies as a centre to offer M. A., M.Phil. courses and amount was allocated to almost all the Departments recently Ph.D. courses are also offered through this Institute. and 59 Research projects have been taken-up.

At present 9 research projects under UGC funding, 20 • A sum of Rs.12.00 lakhs has been sanctioned by research projects under funding from other agencies and 43 this Government for creating a Tamil information data research projects under Tamil University funding are being under base for research and development. The data were taken. uploaded in the website of Tamil Virtual Academy.

Endowment Lectures and Seminars • Three training programmes were conducted to 40 officers of the Indian Administrative Service, the During 2012-13, 41 endowment lectures and 26 seminars Indian Forest Service and the Indian Police Service. were conducted in various Departments of Tamil University. • A World Classical Languages Research Centre is Research, Training and Development Activities functioning in Tamil University; it has prepared two A sum of Rs.15.00 lakhs has been sanctioned by • research books. It published a book on World this Government under Part II scheme for the year Classical Literature, first volume and the Book on 2012-13. This amount was utilized for purchase of a Chinese Literature is under print now. mini bus for the use of students and computer • Creation of a website pertaining to Dravidian Word software and equipment for the use of finance section Net is under progress at a cost of Rs.16.39 Lakhs. of the University. • A major data project on Indian languages is under • For reviving the unique status of the University, this progress at the cost of Rs.16 lakhs. Government sanctioned a sum of Rs.1,35,85,000

Whatsoever is heard, from whomsoever Resources, means, time, place and deed – To discern the truth is wisdom clear. (Kural – 423) Examine these five before you proceed. (Kural – 675) 42 43 • An intensive training programme on First Aid was 2. PROJECT’S GRANT organized to 500 students for which the University received an award from His Excellency, The Governor Sl. Particulars Amount of Tamil Nadu. No ` in Rs

Community Radio 1 Creating a Data base for Tamilology through Tamil A Community Radio Unit of Tamil University is Virtual Academy and Research Development 12,00,000 broadcasting Thirukkural, Tamil Music, songs related to scientific 2 Training for I A S 90,018 awareness and other useful programmes. 3 Training for I P S 25,900 Finance 4 Part II Scheme-purchase of Mini Bus 13,00,000 1. Grants for Salaries and maintenance received from Government of Tamil Nadu for the year 2012-13 5 Part II Scheme-purchase of counting machine, and fake note identifying machine computer S.No Particulars Amount accessories software etc to finance section 2,00,000 in Rs 6 Towards the salary of Dr. T. Nallathambi, Emeritus 1. Block grant first installment 95,29,750 Professor from March 2011 to Feb 2012 2,57,008 2 VIth Pay Arrears Ist and 2nd 7 Thirukkural translation into Chinese 41,70,000 installments of 60./. as Advance Grant 1,51,34,000 3. Block grant second installment 8 Towards Research Projects 1,30,85,000 Rs.95,29,750/- additional block grant 9 Publication of Periodical Journals 5,00,000 1st and 2nd installments (Rs. 27,50,000+27,50,000) 1,50,29 750 Total 2,08,27,926 4. Block grant 3rd installment 1,22,79,750 (Rupees Two crores eight lakhs twenty seven thousand nine 5. Block grant 4th installment 1,22,79,750 hundred and twenty six only) Total 6,42,53,000 (Rupees Six crores forty two lakhs and fifty three thousand only)

Love and high-born dignity What is the use of countless millions earned Are two ways of courtesy. (Kural – 992) If it is not shared and enjoyed? (Kural – 1005) 44 45 ULAGA TAMIL SANGAM, MADURAI • An Office has been created with a Special Officer and other staff Hon’ble former Chief Minister Puratchithalaivar MGR announced the formation of Ulaga Tamil Sangam, Madurai • Financial assistance of Rs.100 crores have been during the Fifth World Tamil Conference 1981 and 14.15 acres sanctioned of land was allotted for Ulaga Tamil Sangam in Thallakulam, • Architectural design is under preparation for the Madurai in 1982. construction of administrative building at a cost of

Objectives Rs.25 crores

• Preservation of Muthtamil

• Tapping the genius of the Tamil Diaspora

• Proliferation of books on Tamil Literature, Grammar, research, etc

• Propagation of Tamil, Art and Culture to the Children of Tamil Diaspora

As ordered by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma, Ulaga Tamil Sangam has been revived and following steps have been taken up:

• By-laws have been framed and Ulaga Tamil Sangam has been registered with Hon’ble Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare as Chairman.

Flourishes the country which is free Tillers who work with their hands From hunger, plague and enmity. (Kural – 734) Beg not but give the seekers. (Kural – 1035) 46 47 INSTITUTE OF ASIAN STUDIES • To study the cultural lives and social problems faced by emigrant Tamil communities that live in the diaspora The Institute of Asian Studies was established in 1982 with countries since generations. Japanese collaboration. Hon’ble former Chief Minister Puratchithalaivar MGR ordered for sanctioning payment of • To prepare reference materials in international regular annual grants to the Institute from the year 1983. languages about the literatures, cultures and Accordingly, annual grants have been sanctioned to the Institute civilizations of Tamil people with a view to promote for the past 29 years. Tamil studies at a wider global level.

Works • This Institute has published with English version a number of rare unpublished Tamil works from fragile • To promote Tamil Studies with the participation of palm-leaf manuscripts. It is also publishing the Tamil scholars of various countries with multi-disciplinary classics with their English version. comparative perspective. Publication Works • To study in depth the historical contacts of the Tamils with other countries of Asia. • Rare unpublished Tamil works from fragile palm leaf manuscripts – English version. • To study the enriching contributions of the Tamils to the composite cultures of other Asian countries. • Encyclopaedia of Tamil literature in English version.

• To study the affinities between Tamil and the other • Descriptive catalogue of palm-leaf manuscripts in languages of Asia. Tamil.

Face is the clear index of the mind What can withstand the innate brain As crystal reflects things around. (Kural – 706) Combined with learning’s gain? (Kural – 636) 48 49 Conclusion • Sanction of Rs.2 crores towards restoring the glory of the Tamil University buildings “Bring out the entire treasure trove of wisdom into Tamil and enrich the incomparable Tamil in the • Translation of Thirukkural in Mandarin and Arabic ensuing centuries” languages

Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma • Treasury of Ethics and Anthology of Golden Sayings to School Students Eighth World Tamil Conference, Thanjavur-1995

• Enhanced pension for Aged Tamil Scholars The reign of Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma is the golden period of Tamil Development. Our Hon’ble Chief • Creation of Tamilthai award for best Tamil Organization Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma has given numerous schemes • Creation of new awards for Tamil Scholars such as for the development of our primordial Tamil. To cite a few: UVeSa award, Kabilar award, Kambar award and Sollin Selvar award • Announcing Chithirai first day as Tamil New Year in

tune with the Tamil tradition • Enhanced prize amount for Poetry, Essay and Elocution for School and College Students • Financial sanction of Rs.100 crores for revival of

Ulaga Tamil Sangam. • Introduction of Tamil Literary Workshop for Youth

• Revival of the uniqueness of Tamil University, • Creation of an exclusive Tamil Development Website Thanjavur with a sanction of Rs.12 crores

Whoever can read another’s unspoken mind Examine disease, cause and means of cure Is a jewel of the sea-locked world. (Kural – 701) And then resort to remedial measure. (Kural – 948) 50 51 • Rs.3.23 crores grant for International Institute of Tamil Studies

Tamil Nadu Government under the dynamic leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Puratchi Thalaivi Amma, is giving topmost priority to the Tamil development activities.

Dr. VAIGAICHELVAN Minister for School Education, Sports and Youth Welfare.

Choose and use those who comprehend Good and bad and love to do good. (Kural – 511) 52 53 ANNEXURE - I PLAN ESTIMATES FOR 2013-14

Net expenditure – Rupees in thousands

Subject 2012-13 2012-13 Budget Budget Revised Estmiate Estimate Estimate for 2013-14

2059 Public Works 9,50 8,00 8,00

2202 General Education 23,85,63 29,19,75 29,07,34

2251 Secretariat Social Works 6,73,35 5,34,05 8,13,69

4202 Capital Outlay on Education, Sports, Arts and Culture - - 2,00,00

7610 Loans to Government Servants etc 1 40,00 1

Total 30,68,49 35,01,80 39,29,04

53 TAMIL DEVELOPMENT POLICY NOTE 2013-2014

INDEX

Page

1 Introduction 1-3

2 Department of Tamil Development 4-25

3 Translation Wing –Secretariat 26-28

4 International Institute of Tamil Studies 29-35

5 Directorate of Etymological Dictionary Project 36

6 Tamil University, Thanjavur 37-45

7 Ulaga Tamil Sangam, Madurai 46-47

8 Institute of Asian Studies 48-49

9 Conclusion 50-52

10 Plan Estimates for 2013-2014 53

11 Part II Schemes for 2013-2014 55