Call for youth to preserve tribal languages
The Anthropological Survey of India and Andhra University hosted a seminar emphasizing the role of youth in preserving tribal languages. Experts highlighted the importance of language for cultural identity and called for better integration of technology and education to support tribal communities.
Why it matters
Preserving indigenous languages is critical for maintaining cultural diversity and ensuring equitable access to education for marginalized tribal populations.
Call for youth to preserve tribal languages left Anthropological Survey of India Director B.V. Sharma addresses a seminar on tribal and Indian languages at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on Friday. K.R. DEEPAK K.R. Deepak https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/inis2d/article71616399.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/0001Meet.jpg KR DEEPAK Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 23/10/2026 : Anthropological Survey of India Director B.V. Sharma addresses a seminar on tribal and Indian languages at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam on Friday, October 23, 2026. Photo : K R Deepak VISAKHAPATNAM The younger generation must play a key role in preserving tribal languages, said Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI) Director B.V. Sharma on Friday (23 October, 2026). Inaugurating the two-day seminar on “Tribal Languages and Indian Languages” at Andhra University (AU), organised jointly by the university and the Shakthi Foundation and sponsored by Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, he said that languages give tribal communities a distinct identity and reflect their culture and knowledge.
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