The Central Government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is taking significant steps to promote and protect the indigenous languages of Northeast India. As part of its efforts, the Union Government has allocated Rs 18 crore to preserve and promote the Manipuri language and its ancient script.Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed his deep gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for recognizing the importance of Manipuri and for releasing Rs 18 crore as the first installment towards its preservation and promotion. The Chief Minister also thanked Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba for his unwavering commitment to elevating Manipuri to the status of a classical language.
Chief Minister Singh emphasized that in addition to promoting Meiteilon (Manipuri), the state government has been actively working to preserve the tribal languages spoken in the region. Several initiatives, events, and programs have been launched to protect the linguistic diversity of the state. Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba, who has been a vocal advocate for the preservation of Manipuri culture, expressed his gratitude on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). In a tweet, he said, "The PM Modi government has allocated Rs 18 crore as the first instalment to promote our language, Manipuri, and script, acknowledging their usage in our Royal Chronicles for over 2000 years. We are getting very close to having our language designated as a classical language."
The Union Government's allocation of Rs 18 crore is a crucial step toward safeguarding the Manipuri language and script, which have been in use for over two millennia, as documented in the state's royal chronicles. The funding is expected to bolster efforts to preserve the language and ensure its continued relevance in the modern era.The initiative is part of the broader vision of the Central Government to protect and promote the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Northeast India, a region known for its diverse languages and ethnicities. The efforts to elevate Manipuri as a classical language highlight the government's commitment to ensuring that the languages of the region continue to thrive for generations to come.
