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Union Cabinet Approves Classical Language Status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit

Union Cabinet Approves Classical Language Status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit
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Union Cabinet Approves Classical Language Status for Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, and Prakrit

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Date of ApprovalOctober 3, 2024
Languages ApprovedMarathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, Prakrit
Criteria for StatusHigh antiquity (1500-2000 years), rich ancient literature, distinct tradition
First Classical LanguageTamil (notified on 12/10/2004)
Other Classical LanguagesSanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia
Key States ImpactedMaharashtra, Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh
Government InitiativesCentral Universities, Centres for Excellence, academic and research jobs

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