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Ministry of Tribal Affairs convenes inaugural meeting of Working Group on Tribal Languages

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs conducted the inaugural meeting of the Working Group on Tribal Languages on October 15, 2026. Chaired by Secretary Smt. Ranjana Chopra, the meeting included participation from notable linguists and academics, such as Padmashree Chamu Krishna Shastry and Dr. K. Sreenivasa Rao. The group aims to develop a roadmap for the documentation, digital preservation, and promotion of tribal languages, with the initiative Adi Vaani being positioned as the National Tribal Language Repository. This effort highlights the Ministry's commitment to preserving linguistic diversity and fostering community involvement in language initiatives.

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