🇮🇳 India’s Linguistic Diversity: A Tapestry of Tongues

Amit Shah -

🇮🇳 India’s Linguistic Diversity: A Tapestry of Tongues Did you know that India is home to over 1,652 mother tongues? With 22 official languages and hundreds of dialects, India stands as one of the most linguistically rich nations in the world. 🗣️ Key Insights: 🔹 Mother Tongues: As per the 1961 Census, India had 1,652 mother tongues, including 103 of foreign origin. 🔹 Languages & Dialects: The Linguistic Survey of India (1903–1923) listed 179 languages and 544 dialects; the 1921 Census listed 188 languages and 49 dialects. 🔹 Official Recognition: The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution officially recognizes 22 languages, from Hindi and Tamil to Bodo and Santali. 🔹 Scripts & Writing: India’s legacy includes scripts like Brahmi, Kharosthi, and the Indus Valley Script — marking centuries of rich literary evolution. 🔍 As India embraces technology and globalization, preserving linguistic heritage becomes even more vital. Language isn’t just communication — it’s culture, identity, and history. 📚 Source: Ministry of Education, Government of India #WordPower #LanguageMatters #IndianLanguages #LinguisticDiversity #IndianConstitution #8thSchedule #CulturalHeritage #LanguagePreservation #MotherTongue #IndianScripts #BrahmiScript #MultilingualIndia #TowardsPublicPolicy #PublicPolicyIndia #LanguagePolicy #MHRD #UNESCO #MinistryOfEducation eduminofindia unesco towardspublicpolicy officialmhrd narendramodi amitshahofficial president_house.ind 🧠 Follow towardspublicpolicy for fact-based insights and policy-driven perspectives.