(Siasat News) Mr. Abid Rasool Khan, Chairman of A.P. State Minorities Commission expressed his satisfaction on the functioning of Urdu Academy and recommended to grant an additional amount of Rs. 25 crore to the Urdu Academy. The academy implemented 15 and 18 schemes during the years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
He clarified that Minorities Commission had sought information about the 11 points which Prof. Shukoor has already furnished the details. The report of the academy will be submitted in the meeting of Minorities Commission for discussion. Commission has applauded the schemes implemented by the Urdu Academy during the past two years which includes Maulana Azad Life Achievement Award, best Urdu Teacher Award, Best Urdu student Award, Financial Assistance on Urdu books, news agencies and Urdu journals.
—–Siasat News