The Ministry of Education approved five Centres of Excellence for Classical Assamese, Bengali, Pali
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Linguistic heritage preservation and digitisation: a GS2 Governance and Culture case study.
Why in news
The Ministry of Education approved five Centres of Excellence to strengthen the research, digitisation, and preservation of Classical Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Marathi, and Prakrit.
Background
The Ministry of Education approved five specific institutions: Tezpur University, Visva Bharati University, Central University of Odisha, Central University of Gujarat, and Deccan College Post Graduate and Research Institute. The initiative focuses on linguistic heritage preservation and digitisation.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyTezpur University, Visva Bharati University, Central University of Odisha, Central University of Gujarat, and Deccan College are the designated host institutions.
- FactThe initiative covers five specific languages: Classical Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Marathi, and Prakrit.
- PostThe initiative was praised by Mohan Charan Majhi.
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Centres of Excellence for classical languages, consider the following statements:
- The Ministry of Education approved a total of seven specific institutions for this initiative.
- The initiative covers five languages including Classical Assamese, Bengali, Pali, Marathi, and Prakrit.
- The initiative focuses on linguistic heritage preservation and digitisation.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)1 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)2 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Ministry approved five specific institutions.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of establishing Centres of Excellence in preserving and digitising India's linguistic heritage in the era of rapid technological advancement.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital preservation: Balancing authentic linguistic nuances with large-scale machine learning and AI-driven digitisation
- Institutional framework: Addressing the need for dedicated research funding and infrastructure for minority and classical languages
Keywords: Linguistic Heritage · Digitisation · Cultural Preservation · Research Infrastructure · Classical Languages
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