INCLUSION OF GOR BOLI IN THE EIGHTH SCHEDULE
The article discusses ongoing demands for the inclusion of languages like 'Gor Boli' in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, noting the absence of fixed criteria despite attempts by committees like Pahwa and Sitakant Mohapatra. It also highlights the Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi's initiatives, such as the Language Development Board, Bhasha Samman, and centers like NECOL and COTLIT, aimed at preserving and promoting endangered and tribal languages.
The article discusses ongoing demands for the inclusion of languages like 'Gor Boli' in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, noting the absence of fixed criteria despite attempts by committees like Pahwa and Sitakant Mohapatra. It also highlights the Ministry of Culture and Sahitya Akademi's initiatives, such as the Language Development Board, Bhasha Samman, and centers like NECOL and COTLIT, aimed at preserving and promoting endangered and tribal languages.
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GS Paper II - Indian Polity - Constitutional provisions, Official Languages, Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors.
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