The idea to celebrate International Mother Language Day came first from Bangladesh. The idea was approved at the 1999 UNESCO General Conference. The day has been observed every year since the year 2000.
The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), a central sector scheme was launched in 2015-2019 and was implemented in 12 cities.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Smart Card Arms License' and 'Shastra App' of the Delhi Police on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Delhi Police.