Are regional languages dying?
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Are regional languages dying?
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – More than half of the languages spoken by India’s 1.3 billion people may die out over the next 50 years, scholars said on Thursday, calling for a concerted effort to preserve the tongues spoken by the nation’s endangered tribal communities.
Why are Indian languages dying?
Part of the reason why India’s languages ‘die’ is also due to the fact that after the 1971 Census, any language spoken by fewer than 10,000 people was not included in the list of official languages — which also include the 22 official languages under the Eighth Schedule (Scheduled Languages).
Which languages are dying in India?
India
| Language | Status | ISO 639-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Asur language | Definitely endangered | asr |
| Badaga language | Definitely endangered | bfq |
| Baghati language | Critically endangered | bfz |
| Balti language | Vulnerable | bft |
Which languages in India are dying?
How many languages are dying in India every week?
Every two weeks, a language dies and with it, a wealth of knowledge forever. In India alone, there exist more than 780 languages. The rate at which languages are dying here is extremely high as over 220 languages have died in the last 50 years. In India, 197 languages are categorised as endangered.
Is India’s largest regional language declining?
Even India’s largest regional languages, such as Marathi, Telugu and Tamil have seen fluency decline by 9\%, 14\%, and 16\%, respectively, between 1971 and 2001. These languages — and the oral histories, stories and songs they contain — are irreplaceable.
How many endangered languages are there in India?
In India, 197 languages are categorised as endangered. These are further divided into four subcategories – vulnerable, definitely endangered, severely endangered, critically endangered – by the UNESCO.
Should India invest in regional languages along with English?
In this essay, I contend that India should carry forward Mr. Karunanidhi’s legacy by investing in regional languages along with English. Dual investment in English and regional languages will empower Indians to preserve their cultural heritage, improve education outcomes, and lift low-income Indians out of poverty.