Thu Oct 03 16:38:42 UTC 2024: ## India Grants Classical Language Status to Five More Languages
The Indian Cabinet has approved the conferring of Classical Language status to five additional languages: Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. This decision, announced by the Ministry of Culture, brings the total number of classical languages in India to 22.
The recognition as a Classical Language grants special status to the languages, including:
* **Financial support for research and development**
* **Promotion of the language through academic institutions**
* **Establishment of Centres of Excellence for the language**
This move is a significant step towards the preservation and promotion of India’s rich linguistic heritage. It is expected to boost research and development efforts in these languages, encouraging further exploration of their history, literature, and cultural significance.
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