According to Pratidin Time, the Union Ministry of Education has officially approved the establishment of five new Centres of Excellence dedicated to the study of classical languages in India. Among the institutions selected for this initiative is Tezpur University in Assam, which will host a Centre of Excellence for the study of Classical Assamese.
The announcement was shared by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who posted a copy of the official memorandum issued by the Language Division of the Department of Higher Education on October 1. The initiative is part of a broader government effort to preserve and promote the academic study of India's classical linguistic heritage.
In addition to the centre for Classical Assamese, the ministry has approved similar facilities for the study of Classical Bengali, Classical Marathi, Classical Pali, and Classical Prakrit. These centres are expected to serve as hubs for research, documentation, and the preservation of ancient texts and linguistic traditions associated with these languages.
Tezpur University, a central university located in the Sonitpur district of Assam, is expected to begin the formal process of establishing the centre following the receipt of the ministry's guidelines. The move is seen as a significant step for the academic community in Northeast India, providing a dedicated platform for scholars to engage with the historical and cultural depth of the Assamese language.
The report is based on a specific, identifiable government memorandum cited by a regional news outlet and attributed to a public announcement by the Chief Minister of Assam. While not corroborated by the provided international wire list, it is consistent with standard administrative reporting for regional Indian policy announcements.
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Original report: Pratidin Time