Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Amit Shah inaugurates India’s first language museum
India's first language museum, called 'Shabdalok', was opened by Amit Shah in Kolkata.
This museum is special because it is all about Indian languages and how they have changed over time.
Amit Shah said that languages are very important because they help us understand our culture and history.
He also said that we should always remember and use our mother tongues.
The museum cost Rs 41 crore to build and is inside the National Library.
Many important people were there for the opening, including the Chief Minister of West Bengal.
The museum will help people learn about the different languages in India and how they are part of our country's rich heritage.
India’s first language museum, ‘Shabdalok’, was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata.
The museum, officially named the ‘Museum of Words’, is located within the National Library campus and cost Rs 41 crore to build.
Amit Shah emphasized the importance of preserving India’s linguistic diversity and urged people to remember their mother tongues.
The museum showcases the evolution of Indian languages and their contribution to the country's cultural and civilisational journey.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and other dignitaries.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, senior officials of the Ministry of Culture and other dignitaries
- What
- Inauguration of India’s first language museum ‘Shabdalok’
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- National Library, Kolkata
- Why
- To preserve India’s rich linguistic diversity and showcase the evolution of Indian languages and their contribution to the country's cultural and civilisational journey
Government Perspective
State Government Perspective
Implementation of the Project
Government Perspective
The Union government developed and implemented the project to preserve India's linguistic heritage.
State Government Perspective
The previous state administration did not implement the earlier proposal for language preservation, but the current government accepted it within two months.
- Location
- National Library, Kolkata
- Cost
- Rs 41 crore
- Inaugurated by
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Attendees
- West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, senior officials of the Ministry of Culture and other dignitaries
- Significance
- Showcases the evolution of Indian languages and their contribution to the country's cultural and civilisational journey
