- The Rajya Sabha passed the Central Sanskrit University Bill 2019. It will provide Central University status to three universities in India. Rajya Sabha passed the Central Sanskrit University Bill 2019 by voice vote.
- Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said in the Parliament that Sanskrit literature has the largest repository along with a rich heritage.
Background
- Lok Sabha passed the bill in December 2019 while it was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on March 02, 2020.
- It was introduced in Rajya Sabha by HRD Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. Now, it will go back to the Lok Sabha for final stage.
