Assam is seen as the laboratory of the country’s language-based education in the next decade.
Context
Assam is seen as the laboratory of the country’s language-based education in the next decade.
Languages in Assam
- Around 180 languages spoken by the communities and tribes in the northeast are the country’s strength.
- The NEP gives importance to all Indian languages. As the gateway to the region, Assam will be a laboratory for mother tongue-based education,
- More than 64 of these languages are spoken in Assam.
- Assamese and Bodo are the official languages of Assam.
- Besides, Bengali is also the official language of several districts in the Barak Valley.
- Assamese is spoken by the vast majority of the people of Assam.
- Other languages spoken in Assam include Dimaca, Mishing, Karbi, Rabha, Tiwa, and others.
- Small ethnic groups in Assam speak languages such as Tai-Phake, Tai-Aiton, Tai-Khamti, and others.
- Manipuri, Khasi, Garo, Hmar, Kuki, and other languages are spoken in various regions of Assam.
