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• The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, launched Bhasha Sanchika, a digital platform to preserve and promote 121 Indian languages.
• The launch coincided with CIIL’s 57th Foundation Day celebrations.

HIGHLIGHTS

Features of Bhasha Sanchika:

• A comprehensive digital repository for Indian languages and cultural heritage.
• Developed using D-Space, an open-source digital asset management system.
• Accessible in multiple formats: text, images, audio, and video.

Objectives of the Initiative:

• To digitally preserve India’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
• To ensure global visibility and long-term storage of Indian mother tongues.
• To act as a catalyst for research, education, and technological development in Indian languages.
• Aims to foster linguistic harmony and support non-native speakers learning Indian languages.
• Draws from CIIL’s major language schemes and projects.

Content Highlights:

• Repository includes historic photographs, language records, tutorials, glossaries, textbooks, and cultural documentaries.
• Covers materials from CIIL’s Classical Language Schemes, reflecting linguistic depth and diversity.

Significance for India:

• Reinforces India’s commitment to protecting its multilingual heritage.
• Supports creation of pedagogical tools and advanced language technologies.
• A vital step in preserving endangered languages in the digital age.