No intention of replacing Urdu with Sanskrit: Rly
New Delhi: In response to various media reports regarding replacement of Urdu language with Sanskrit from existing sign-boards at Railway Stations in Uttrakhand, it is being clarified that, Indian Railways has neither replaced Urdu language from any station nor has any intention to do so at this point of time. Sanskrit may be used as an additional language apart from existing languages in the sign-boards at Railway Stations, but will not replace Urdu language wherever the same exists. This is in accordance with the Railways Board Circular dated 17.7.1987 and MHA Office Memorandum dated 07.04.2011 regarding use of languages on Boards, Sign-boards, Nameplates and Directional Signs.