Archive · 26 Jul 2025
North Bengal Universities Launch Language Programs
Two universities in North Bengal are starting new programs to teach and support local languages.
Raiganj University will offer a master's degree in Santali.
NBU is starting short courses in Rajbanshi, Kuruk, and Nepali.
These courses will help people learn and keep these languages alive.
The courses at NBU will be on weekends and cost a small fee.
This is happening because people in the area wanted to preserve their languages.
North Bengal University (NBU) and Raiganj University are launching programs to promote local languages.
Raiganj University will offer a postgraduate course in Santali literature, starting admissions in September.
NBU is introducing a six-month certificate course in Rajbanshi, Kuruk, and Nepali.
The certificate courses at NBU will begin in November and cost ₹3,000.
The initiatives aim to preserve and promote indigenous languages of the region.
- Who
- North Bengal University (NBU) and Raiganj University.
- What
- Universities are launching academic programs to promote local languages.
- When
- The postgraduate course in Santali literature admission will start in September, and the certificate courses will start in November.
- Where
- North Bengal, at North Bengal University (NBU) and Raiganj University.
- Why
- To recognize and promote the linguistic and cultural richness of the region's indigenous and vernacular communities.
- Universities
- NBU, Raiganj University
- Raiganj University Course
- Postgraduate in Santali Literature
- NBU Certificate Courses
- Rajbanshi, Kuruk, Nepali
- NBU Course Fee
- ₹3,000
- NBU Start Date
- November
- Raiganj University Start
- September (admissions)