31 May - 6 June 2025

1. Bhavan Vidyalaya Hosts 'Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camp' to Celebrate Indian Languages

Aligning with NEP 2020's multilingualism goals, Bhavan Vidyalaya's summer camp immersed students in Punjabi, Haryanvi, Himachali, and Bengali through literature, music, art, dance, and cuisine activities, preserving India's linguistic heritage.

2. Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Calls for Sindhi Language Promotion

Rajasthan Assembly Speaker CP Joshi emphasized the need to promote Sindhi language nationally and internationally, noting its declining use among younger generations. He advocated for teaching Sindhi in schools and creating more literature to preserve this important cultural heritage.

3. Tamil Classical Language Expo Launched by CM Stalin

CM Stalin inaugurated the Semmozhi (Classical Language) Expo in Tamil Nadu, coinciding with Kalaignar Karunanidhi's birth anniversary, highlighting Tamil's ancient heritage and promoting language preservation efforts.

4. IGNOU Launches MBA Programs in Hindi and Odia

IGNOU has introduced MBA programs in Hindi and Odia, with study materials available in both languages. Part of the E-Kumbh project with AICTE, this initiative uses "Anuvadini" translation tool and plans to expand to ten more Indian languages.

5. Ex-CM Launches First-Ever Santhali Language Website With Ol Chiki Script

Former Jharkhand CM Champai Soren launched the first website dedicated to the Santhali language and its Ol Chiki script, developed by ASECA. The initiative aims to provide standard educational resources across India, Nepal, and Bangladesh to preserve this tribal language.

6. Ladakh Makes Five Languages Official, English Remains for Administrative Work

Ladakh has officially recognized five languages—Bhoti, Balti, Purgi, Hindi, and Urdu—as per the Sixth Schedule status demands. English will continue for administrative purposes, protecting linguistic diversity while preserving the region's cultural heritage.

7. Kokborok and Bhojpuri Seek Eighth Schedule Status

Tripura's Kokborok Sahitya Parishad and Bhojpuri advocates are pushing for their languages to join the Constitution's Eighth Schedule, which currently includes 22 officially recognized Indian languages. Recently, five languages, including Marathi and Bengali, received Classical Language status.

8. CUJ Honors Hindi Journalism's Legacy

Central University of Jammu celebrated Hindi Journalism Day, commemorating the historic contributions of Hindi media. The event highlighted Hindi's evolution in journalism and its crucial role in preserving cultural identity while connecting diverse Indian populations through a shared linguistic heritage.

9. Renowned Kannada Literary Giant Leaves Behind Rich Legacy

Celebrated Kannada writer Venkatesh Murthy has passed away at 81, leaving behind an impressive body of work that enriched Kannada literature. His contributions to preserving and advancing the language through his novels and poetry earned him numerous prestigious literary awards.

10. Uttarakhand Launches Sanskrit Conversation Camp for Government Officials

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a Sanskrit Conversation Camp at the Secretariat, offering spoken Sanskrit training to officials. The government is developing Sanskrit villages across all 13 districts as part of broader initiatives to preserve and promote this ancient language.

11. Mysuru MP Seeks Autonomy for Classical Kannada Study Centre After 17-Year Wait

MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar urged the Education Ministry to grant autonomous status to Mysuru's Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Kannada. Despite Kannada's classical language status since 2008, the centre remains under CIIL management. Four acres near the University of Mysore have been allocated for a permanent campus, requiring federal funding approval.