Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on Thursday said the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to equitable development of all States without any discrimination on the basis of language, region or political considerations. 

For the first time in more than 75 years since Independence, PM Narendra Modi has ensured a level playing field for youth aspiring for government jobs by conducting recruitment examinations in regional Indian languages including Telugu, Dr Singh said while addressing a public meeting in Hazurabad.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the MTS (non-technical) Exam and CHSLE Exam in 13 languages since last year, that is 11 regional languages in addition to already existing Hindi and English, while before 2014, candidates had no option, but to choose either Hindi or English as the medium of examination,” he said.

Dr Jitendra said the Modi Government is fully committed to encouraging the use and development of regional languages including Telugu and ensure that no one is denied an opportunity or faces a disadvantaged position due to the language barrier.