The Ministry of Education has approved five new centres dedicated to Classical Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit. According to the announcement, the centres will focus on research, digitisation, preservation and wider academic study of India's linguistic heritage.
Why this matters
Classical languages carry centuries of literature, philosophy and history. Dedicated centres can support scholars, digitise old manuscripts and make learning material easier to access for students and teachers.
What it means for schools and families
- Greater attention to Indian languages, in line with the multilingual approach of NEP 2020.
- More research and learning resources over time, which can help language teachers.
- New study and career paths in languages, linguistics, archives and digital humanities.
The announcement does not give details on locations or timelines, so watch the Ministry of Education website for official updates.
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Source: School Assembly News Headlines, 4 October 2026 (Careerindia).