Khasi Authors' Society calls for inclusion of language in 6th schedule
Shillong: Khasi Authors' Society convened its annual general council in the city on Saturday to deliberate on several critical and long-standing concerns related to the Khasi language and its place within the constitutional and cultural framework of the state and the nation.
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At the forefront of the discussions was the urgent call for the inclusion of the Khasi language in the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, as well as the legislative process required to elevate its current status from an associate official language to a full-fledged official language of Meghalaya. Members emphasized the need for swift governmental action in recognition of the linguistic rights and cultural identity of the Khasi people.
Another major agenda item was the status and completion of the comprehensive Khasi-to-Khasi and Khasi-to-English dictionary project, which is being developed with financial support from the Department of Arts and Culture, Govt of Meghalaya, and the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council.
The Council also discussed plans for commemorating iconic literary figures such as Thomas Jones and Soso Tham, among others, through a series of events, including a national seminar to be held in New Delhi in 2026.
The session witnessed the induction of several new members into the Society, signaling a growing interest in literary pursuits among the younger generation. The incumbent leadership was retained, with Dr. D. R. L. Nonglait as president, Dr. K. D. Ramsiej as vice president, and Dr. Ronald P. Kharshiing as general secretary.
"The Khasi Authors' Society reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the advancement of the Khasi language and literature.
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Strategic measures have been streamlined to ensure that the government—both state and central—take concrete action on these long-pending issues. The Society stressed that such efforts are essential for nurturing the aspirations of young literary talents and for aligning indigenous language development with the objectives of the National Education Policy, 2020," a statement issued by the Society said.
Shillong: Khasi Authors' Society convened its annual general council in the city on Saturday to deliberate on several critical and long-standing concerns related to the Khasi language and its place within the constitutional and cultural framework of the state and the nation, reports Manosh Das.
At the forefront of the discussions was the urgent call for the inclusion of the Khasi language in the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India, as well as the legislative process required to elevate its current status from an associate official language to a full-fledged official language of Meghalaya. Members emphasized the need for swift governmental action in recognition of the linguistic rights and cultural identity of the Khasi people.
Another major agenda item was the status and completion of the comprehensive Khasi-to-Khasi and Khasi-to-English dictionary project, which is being developed with financial support from the Department of Arts and Culture, Govt of Meghalaya, and the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council.
The Council also discussed plans for commemorating iconic literary figures such as Thomas Jones and Soso Tham, among others, through a series of events, including a national seminar to be held in New Delhi in 2026.
The session witnessed the induction of several new members into the Society, signaling a growing interest in literary pursuits among the younger generation. The incumbent leadership was retained, with Dr. D. R. L. Nonglait as president, Dr. K. D. Ramsiej as vice president, and Dr. Ronald P. Kharshiing as general secretary.
"The Khasi Authors' Society reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for the advancement of the Khasi language and literature. Strategic measures have been streamlined to ensure that the government—both state and central—take concrete action on these long-pending issues. The Society stressed that such efforts are essential for nurturing the aspirations of young literary talents and for aligning indigenous language development with the objectives of the National Education Policy, 2020," a statement issued by the Society said.
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