Marathi, Bengali among 5 new classical languages approved by Modi Cabinet
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the conferment of classical language status to five new languages – Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. The Cabinet also updated the eligibility criteria for classical languages under the Centre’s Language Expert Committee. This cabinet decision increases the number of recognised classical languages from six to eleven. Previously recognised languages included Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu,… Continue reading "Marathi, Bengali among 5 new classical languages approved by Modi Cabinet"