Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Nagaland University to Develop Grammar for 18 Local Languages
Imagine learning a language where everything has a proper set of rules!
That's what's happening in Nagaland.
Nagaland University is working with schools to write down the grammar rules for 18 local languages.
This helps kids learn their languages in a clear way and keeps the languages alive.
The new grammar will be used in schoolbooks, making sure the languages are valued and not forgotten.
Teachers will also get training to help students.
This project is like giving each language a special guidebook, making sure it stays strong for many years.
Nagaland University and the state's Directorate of School Education are collaborating to develop grammars for 18 recognized languages.
The project aims to create structured grammars for school textbooks from Class V to Class XII.
This initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and promotes multilingual education.
Teacher training programs will be implemented to support the integration of grammar teaching.
The project emphasizes the cultural significance of preserving and promoting indigenous languages.
- Who
- Nagaland University, the Nagaland Directorate of School Education, and language stakeholders
- What
- Developing written grammars for 18 recognized languages of Nagaland
- When
- Ongoing, with grammar integration into textbooks planned
- Where
- Nagaland, India, particularly for school curriculum
- Why
- To preserve, strengthen, and promote linguistic heritage and align with NEP 2020
- Initiative
- Development of written grammars for 18 Nagaland languages
- Lead Organization
- Nagaland University (Department of Tenyidie)
- Partner
- Nagaland Directorate of School Education
- Languages Included
- Ao, Chang, Chokri, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Kuki, Kuzhale, Liangmai, Lotha, Nthenyi, Nzonkhwe, Phom, Pochury, Sangtam, Sümi, Tenyidie, Yimkhiung, Zeme
- Curriculum Integration
- School textbooks (Classes V-XII)
- Alignment
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
