Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Mumbai University to Launch Heritage Language Research Hub
Imagine a special place at Mumbai University where they will study old and important languages like Pali, Prakrit, and Avesta-Pahlavi.
This place, funded by the government, will help learn about these languages, save old writings, and use new tech like AI.
It's like a time machine for words!
The center will also teach about how these languages connect with other Indian languages and the world.
This new center will also contribute to create content in the 22 languages recognized by the Constitution.
The Ministry of Minority Affairs approved the establishment of a center at the University of Mumbai.
The center aims to research and preserve historically significant languages.
Kiren Rijiju laid the foundation stone for the 'Centre of Excellence in Heritage Languages and Cultural Studies'.
The initiative includes academic programs, research projects, and digitization of ancient manuscripts.
The center will contribute to content development in 22 recognized languages.
- Who
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and University of Mumbai officials
- What
- Laying the foundation stone for a center focused on heritage languages and cultural studies.
- When
- September 15th (per report date)
- Where
- University of Mumbai's Kalina campus in Mumbai.
- Why
- To promote research, preservation, and understanding of ancient languages and cultural heritage.
- Event
- Foundation stone laying ceremony
- Location
- University of Mumbai, Kalina campus
- Minister
- Kiren Rijiju, Union Minister of Minority Affairs
- Purpose
- Center of Excellence in Heritage Languages and Cultural Studies
- Focus Languages
- Pali, Prakrit, and Avesta-Pahlavi
- Funding
- Rs 49.95 crore