The Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020

Administered Ministry: Ministry of Ayush

Act details

Short titleThe Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020
Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of an Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda and to declare it as an Institution of national importance for the promotion of quality and excellence in education, research and training in Ayurveda and allied disciplines and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto
Act number16 of 2020
Act year2020
Enactment date21 Sep 2020
MinistryMinistry of Ayush
JurisdictionCentral (Parliament of India)
Sections31
StatusNot repealed
Last checked on India Code28 Oct 2026
SourceIndia Code, Government of India

Summary

Summary of The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020
Overview
*Act Details: The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 (Act No. 23 of 2020) *Enactment & Commencement:
• Enacted by: Parliament
• Year: 71st Year of the Republic of India
• Commencement Date: 29th September, 2020 (via notification No. S.O. 3394(E)) *Territorial Extent: Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Key Provisions
1. Official Languages
• Designated Languages: Kashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi, and English.
• Scope: For all official purposes within the Union territory.
• Special Arrangements:
• English: Permitted for continued use in administrative and legislative contexts as before the Act's commencement.
• Legislative Assembly Proceedings: To be conducted in the official language(s) of the Union territory.
2. Promotion and Development of Regional Languages
• Institutional Support: Enhancement of existing bodies (e.g., Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages) for regional language promotion.
• Focused Languages: Additional emphasis on Gojri, Pahari, and Punjabi.