Assamese Declared as Classical Language

On October 3, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved Classical Language status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit, adding them to India’s existing list of Classical Languages, which included Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Sanskrit, and Odia. This recognition is based on criteria established by a Linguistic Experts Committee, highlighting the rich literary and historical significance […]