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UNION CABINET DECISIONS

MARATHI, PALI,

AND FIVE OTHER

LANGUAGES GIVEN

'CLASSICAL LANGUAGE'

STATUS

By giving 'classical language' status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali languages,
the Central Government has shown its commitment to cultural heritage. Marathi, Pali, and
Prakrit are the languages of our vast history, philosophy, spirituality, and thousands of years old
knowledge tradition. This decision will give further impetus to the study and research of these
languages. These languages will once again gain the status of world languages and become a
medium to take the tradition of Indian knowledge across the world. Along with this, the Union
Cabinet also approved many other proposals related to public welfare…

he Central Government under the leadership language status. Thus, the number of classical
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi cherishes languages in the country will now increase to 11.
Tand celebrates the rich history and culture of By preserving these languages for future
India. Along with this, it has also remained steadfast generations, the Central Government is reinforcing
in its commitment to popularizing regional the broader vision of cultural self-reliance and
languages. In keeping with this commitment, the national integration in line with the goal of
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Culturally Rich India. The
Modi on October 3, 2024, approved the granting of decision to grant classical language status to five
classical language status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, languages simultaneously is expected to boost
Assamese, and Bengali languages. All these are academic and research opportunities, enhance
languages that highlight our vibrant diversity. global collaborations, and contribute to the cultural
These languages have played an invaluable role in and economic growth of the country. These
shaping India's cultural and intellectual heritage. Six initiatives are essential for India's intellectual and
Indian languages, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, cultural identity. Apart from this, it instills a sense of
Malayalam, and Odia were earlier granted classical pride and ownership among the speakers of these

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