Tamil Language to be taught to 35,000 govt. employees 

The Ministry of National Languages and Social Integration has decided to teach the Tamil Language to 35,000 government employees during this year.

The Chairperson of the National Institute of Language Education and Training, Seetha Withanaarachchi said that the training will take place at their respective workplaces at district secretariat level.

She went onto say that measures were taken to educate 35,000 government employees in  the Tamil Language last year as well.

She added that  government employees undergoing training in Tamil were also granted a monthly
allowance.