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Assam to be language lab for country

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    10Pointer
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    Polity & Governance
  • Published
    23rd Nov, 2021

Assam is seen as the laboratory of the country’s language-based education in the next decade.

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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.

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