A deputation of Punjabi writers and intellectuals called on Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh here today and called for introducing Punjabi language in school curriculum on the analogy of other local languages.

Putting -forth the demand for introducing Punjabi language in school curriculum on the analogy of other languages and steps to be taken for promotion and propagation of Punjabi language in the State, the deputationists highlighted the significance of Punjabi language as a large number of people in State speak and read the language.

The Deputy Chief Minister assured that their demands would be given due consideration and appropriate action would be taken in this regards.

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