Farsi included as a Classical Language under NEP

  • The government of India has decided to include Farsi as one of the nine classical languages of India in the New Education Policy (NEP), 2020.
  • Indian ‘classical languages’ – or ‘Shastriya Bhasha’ – is an umbrella term used for languages of India with high antiquity and valuable, original and distinct literary heritage.
  • The eight classical languages on the list presently include Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Pali, and Prakrit.
  • According to India’s NEP 2020, the preservation of works in Pali, Persian, and Prakrit, along with their literary richness, is emphasised for the benefit and enrichment of future generations.
  • The ....
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