The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020.
The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 establishes the official languages of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu And KashmirOfficial LanguagesKashmiriDogriHindiEnglishUrdu
Summary
The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020 was introduced to provide for the establishment of the official languages of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The act recognizes Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, English, and Urdu as the official languages of Jammu and Kashmir, with English and Urdu being the official languages for official purposes until the state legislature decides otherwise. The act also provides for the constitution of a committee to examine issues related to the use of languages, and mandates the government to take steps to promote the use of these languages.