Language Atlas of India

Language Atlas of India mind map
Recent News
UNESCO Report
On Tribal
And Indigenous Languages
Launched
By UNESCO New Delhi
Collaboration with
Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts
Commemorates
International Mother Language Day 2022
Focus
Identification
Documentation of Lesser Known Languages
Significance
Preserves Unique Cultural Histories
Enhances Local Perspectives
When
First Edition
Based on 1991 Census
Published in 2004
Subsequent Editions
Follow 2001
And 2011 Censuses
Why
Purpose
Document Linguistic Diversity
Geographical Distribution of Languages
Need
Rationalize Mother Tongue Data
From Census
Preserve Cultural Heritage
What
Language Division Kolkata
Established 1961
Attached to
Office of Registrar General
Census Commissioner, India
Responsibilities
Identification
Tabulation of Census Language Data
Linguistic Survey of India
Based on Grierson's Classification
179 Languages
544 Dialects
State-Specific Surveys
Publication of State Volumes
Language Atlas Features
74 Maps
Six Sections
General
Family-wise Languages
Scheduled Languages
Non-Scheduled Languages
Bilingualism and Trilingualism
Mother Tongues and Scheduled Tribes
Census Data Usage
Defines Mother Tongue
Categorizes Language Families
Records Bilingualism Rates
Scheduled Languages
22 Languages
As per Eighth Schedule of Constitution
Where
India
Diverse Linguistic Landscape
Various States and Union Territories
Who
Office of Registrar General
And Census Commissioner, India
Produces Atlas
Sir George Abraham Grierson
Irish Linguist
Conducted Pre-Independence Survey
How
Data Collection
From Census Returns
Surveys and Questionnaires
Publication
State-Specific Volumes
Comparative Lexicons
Significance
Enhances Understanding
Of India's Linguistic Diversity
Preserves Languages
For Future Generations
Empowers Communities
Through Language Documentation
Challenges
Language Loss
Community Identity Erosion
Documentation Challenges
Of Lesser Known Languages
Way Forward
Continuous Update
With Future Census Data
Expanded Research
On Endangered Languages
Increased Public Awareness
Of Linguistic Heritage

The Language Atlas of India is a comprehensive resource that maps the linguistic diversity of India based on census data. It was first published in 2004 using 1991 census data, with subsequent editions following later censuses. The atlas, produced by the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, documents languages and dialects across India, categorizing them into various language families and recording rates of bilingualism. Recent efforts, like the UNESCO report on tribal and indigenous languages, emphasize the significance of documenting and preserving linguistic diversity. The atlas serves as a vital tool for understanding India’s rich linguistic heritage, highlighting the importance of language in cultural identity and community empowerment.

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