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Originally shared by Krishnamurthi CG

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/18/world/asia/narendra-modis-election-sparks-hope-for-sanskrit-in-india.html?smid=go-share
Though there are many mistakes in the article with respect data - this is getting coverage means, there is something happening !
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/18/world/asia/narendra-modis-election-sparks-hope-for-sanskrit-in-india.html?smid=go-share

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  1. Sunil YadavJune 18, 2014 at 7:53 AM

    What is the actual status of Sanskrit speakers in India? Is their number increasing or dwindling?

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  2. Krishnamurthi CGJune 18, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    read my blog for the exact numbers of Sanskrit speakers - http://sanskritlinguistics.blogspot.in/2014/05/national-sanskrit-tv-channel.html

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  3. Krishnamurthi CGJune 18, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    Currently about 45 million people can speak Sanskrit - this is more than the population in  many European countries. Cleverly the news reports only people with Sanskrit as mother tongue - even that has increased from 15,000 to 50,000+

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  4. Sunil YadavJune 18, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Elementary sanskrit is studied by many students in schools but because of its less use as a communication medium pushes sanskrit backwards.
    The DD Sanskrit initiative can be a great booster as it will open some employment opportunities and spread awareness as well.

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  5. Sunil YadavJune 18, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    Wonderful!
    http://undiscoveredindiantreasures.blogspot.in/2012/05/mattur-village-where-people-converse-in.html

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  6. Krishnamurthi CGJune 18, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Spread the news about DD-Sanskrit, so that it becomes a reality soon !.

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