Dravidian languages
Campaign to include “Koya” language in Eighth Schedule
The online campaign to include Gondi (Koya) language in the Eighth Schedule of constitution has become long standing. The campaign is gaining prominence especially in the states of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Highlights The online campaign intends to mobilize ..
Tags: Dravidian languages • Eighth Schedule • Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India • Gondi • Koya
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Madhya Pradesh government decides to teach ancient tribal language Gondi in tribal districts
In Madhya Pradesh, ancient tribal language Gondi will be taught in tribal districts to save it from becoming a thing of the past. The rapid decline in the number of people who speak that tongue is a matter of concern; ..
Tags: Agglutinative languages • Dravidian languages • India • Madhya Pradesh
Endangered Kurukh gets official language status in West Bengal
West Bengal Government has given official language status to endangered tribal language Kurukh, mother tongue belonging to the Dravidian family. It was given this status by the state government last month and but was announced recently by Chief Minister Mamata ..
Tags: Dravidian languages • Kurukh Language • Malto • Oraon tribes • Tribal Languages