Uttarakhand to Establish Sanskrit Commission

Uttarakhand has initiated the process of establishing a Sanskrit Commission dedicated to the preservation, development, and modernization of the ancient language. The state government has invited suggestions from scholars, teachers, researchers, universities, gurukuls, and language enthusiasts across India until August 10.

Uttarakhand was the first state to designate Sanskrit as its second official language in 2010. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami proposed creating this high-level commission during the International Sanskrit Conference in Haridwar in December 2025.

The commission will focus on strengthening Sanskrit education and research, digitizing ancient manuscripts, promoting Vedic and classical studies, and encouraging Sanskrit-based skill development. It will also work to expand the language's use in administration, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital media.

According to Sanskrit education secretary Deepak Kumar, the commission aims to prepare long-term policies and action plans while making the language relevant to contemporary society. The initiative reflects the state government's commitment to preserving Sanskrit as the foundation of India's knowledge tradition and cultural heritage.