Assam to be language lab for country

Context

Assam is seen as the laboratory of the country’s language-based education in the next decade.

Languages in Assam

• Around 180 languages spoken by the communities and tribes in the northeast are the country’s strength. 
  • The NEP gives importance to all Indian languages. As the gateway to the region, Assam will be a laboratory for mother tongue-based education,
  • More than 64 of these languages are spoken in Assam. 
• Assamese and Bodo are the official languages of Assam. 
  • Besides, Bengali is also the official language of several districts in the Barak Valley. 
• Assamese is spoken by the vast majority of the people of Assam.
• Other languages spoken in Assam include Dimaca, Mishing, Karbi, Rabha, Tiwa, and others.
• Small ethnic groups in Assam speak languages such as Tai-Phake, Tai-Aiton, Tai-Khamti, and others.
• Manipuri, Khasi, Garo, Hmar, Kuki, and other languages are spoken in various regions of Assam.