Kokborok Language
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: NDTV
Context: An indigenous literary body from Tripura has urged the state government to seek constitutional recognition of Kokborok language by including it in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
About Kokborok Language:
• What is Kokborok? Kokborok is the native language of the Borok (Tripuri) people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burmese linguistic family. It holds cultural and historical significance among Tripura’s indigenous communities.
• Kokborok is the native language of the Borok (Tripuri) people, belonging to the Tibeto-Burmese linguistic family.
• It holds cultural and historical significance among Tripura’s indigenous communities.
• State Found: Predominantly spoken in Tripura, it is also used in parts of Assam, Mizoram.
• History of Language: Officially recognized as a state language of Tripura on January 19, 1979. Declared an official language of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) on April 20, 1999. Historically used Bengali script, but recent movements advocate for the Roman script for better accessibility.
• Officially recognized as a state language of Tripura on January 19, 1979.
• Declared an official language of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) on April 20, 1999.
• Historically used Bengali script, but recent movements advocate for the Roman script for better accessibility.
About the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution:
• What is the Eighth Schedule? The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the languages recognized by the Constitution for official purposes. Constitutional references: Article 344(1) and Article 351.
• The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists the languages recognized by the Constitution for official purposes.
• Constitutional references: Article 344(1) and Article 351.
• Languages Included: Currently contains 22 languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and Bodo.
• History: Originally, 14 languages were included at the time of adoption in 1950. Later additions: Sindhi (1967) Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (1992) Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (2004). Benefits of Inclusion: Constitutional recognition at the national level. Enhanced government support for language promotion and preservation. Eligibility for official use in exams like UPSC and public administration. Boosts cultural pride, literary development, and language education.
• Originally, 14 languages were included at the time of adoption in 1950.
• Later additions: Sindhi (1967) Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (1992) Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (2004).
• Sindhi (1967)
• Konkani, Manipuri, Nepali (1992)
• Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Santhali (2004).
• Benefits of Inclusion: Constitutional recognition at the national level. Enhanced government support for language promotion and preservation. Eligibility for official use in exams like UPSC and public administration. Boosts cultural pride, literary development, and language education.
• Constitutional recognition at the national level.
• Enhanced government support for language promotion and preservation.
• Eligibility for official use in exams like UPSC and public administration.
• Boosts cultural pride, literary development, and language education.