Summary:
In an initiative to promote local or tribal languages Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu launched the International Documentation Centre for Endangered Indigenous Languages and Culture at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University on the occasion of International Mother Language day.
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In an initiative to promote local or tribal languages Jharkhand Governor Droupadi Murmu launched the International Documentation Centre for Endangered Indigenous Languages and Culture at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University on the occasion of International Mother Language day.
Speaking on the occasion, Murmu said she was hopeful that the centre, which will run in collaboration with Kiel University Germany, will help in conservation and promotion of languages of the state which are spoken by a large number of people but have not got due recognition.
She said the New Education Policy has also emphasised on mother language, adding the step will help in improved expression of knowledge and innovative ideas among people.
Vice-chancellor DSPMU Dr S N Munda said the centre will document various characteristics of endangered languages like stories, idioms and writings.
He said several tribal languages of Jharkhand need documentation.
He mentioned that the documentation of the Asur language, which is spoken in the plateau area of Neterhat, has been completed.
Munda said his university will continue to play an important role in similar activities in the future.
Director of Tribal Research Institute Ranendra Kumar opined that the long term value of the centre would be felt after research works in the next 10 years.
A documentary film on Turi language which has been directed by professor John Michael Peterson of Kiel University was also shown in the function.
The Governor provided mementoes to several researchers associated with the centre including Renu Munda, Diksha Singh, Basanti Mahto and Anand Barla.
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