Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages-SPPEL

07/07/2026

📢 Registration Open: Two-Week Orientation Programme on Indian Grammatical Tradition!

The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, invites applications for a Two-Week Orientation Programme on Indian Grammatical Tradition, scheduled from 31 August to 14 September 2026.
The programme offers an in-depth exploration of India's rich grammatical heritage, covering the foundations and evolution of grammatical traditions from Sanskrit, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Prakrit, Pali, and other Indian languages with discussions on texts such as the Kātantra/Kalāpa, Sarasvatīkaṇṭhābharaṇa, Navya Vyākaraṇa, Vākyapadīya, and Tolkāppiyam.

Renowned scholars will deliver lectures on classical grammatical texts and their relevance to contemporary linguistic research, language documentation, computational linguistics, and language education.

Who can apply?
🎓 PG Students
👨‍🏫 Faculty Members
🔬 Research Scholars
📚 Individuals with a background in Linguistics, Sanskrit, Indian Knowledge Systems, Language Studies, or allied disciplines.

Programme Dates: 31 August – 14 September 2026
Last date to apply: 12th July 2026

📍 Selected participants will be provided accommodation by CIIL, Mysuru, and eligible candidates will receive TA reimbursement as per CIIL/Government of India norms.
Register Now: https://forms.gle/EfidCausPCnAU9oc7
For queries, contact: [email protected]
or 0821-234 5049 / +91-9717225610.

Join us in exploring the timeless legacy of India's grammatical traditions and their relevance in the modern world.

Ministry of Education Dharmendra Pradhan

25/06/2026

The workshop on Collection of Linguistic Data in the Languages of Car Nicobar and Nancowry/Kamorta was successfully completed.

25/06/2026

Strengthening Language Documentation: 15-Day Workshop on Car Nicobarese and Nancowry/Kamorta Languages Concludes at CIIL
The Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, has successfully concluded a 15-day workshop dedicated to the documentation of Car Nicobarese and Nancowry languages. This initiative brought together language experts from the Nicobar Islands to CIIL, Mysuru, to provide invaluable native linguistic data. The academic staff of SPPEL worked diligently throughout the 15 days to collect, analyze, and preserve this vital linguistic data.
The workshop under the guidance of Prof. Basavaraja Kodagunti (Director, CIIL) was further enriched by the expertise of distinguished experts, Prof. Shailendra Mohan (Former Director, CIIL), Prof. Arun Ghosh (Former Professor of Bengali, University of Burdwan) and Dr. Pramod Kumar (Assistant Professor, IGNTU). They shared their insightful perspectives and feedback throughout the program.
In the concluding session the Director of CIIL expressed deep gratitude to the language experts for traveling from the Nicobar Islands to contribute to this project. He also commended the SPPEL resource persons for their unwavering dedication to data collection and reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to carrying this work forward, with concrete efforts planned for future fieldwork in the Nicobar Islands.
The program was coordinated by Dr. Sujoy Sarkar, Officer-in-Charge, SPPEL, who thanked all the participants, experts, and staff for their collaborative efforts in making this workshop a meaningful success.
We remain dedicated to our mission of documenting and promoting the diverse linguistic heritage of our nation.

11/06/2026

The Workshop on Collection of Linguistic Data in the Languages of Car Nicobar and Nancowry/Kamorta commenced today at Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru. Native speakers of Car Nicobarese and Nancowry have joined the programme as language consultants and will work closely with the SPPEL academic staff during the workshop.
The workshop aims to collect linguistic data in the languages of the Nicobar Islands and prepare grammatical sketches, textual materials, and semantically categorised vocabulary. The programme began with a welcome address by Dr. Sujoy Sarkar, Officer-in-Charge, SPPEL, CIIL.
Prof. Arun Ghosh, who has been invited as an expert for the workshop, briefed the participants about the objectives and activities planned for the next fifteen days. During this period, the staff of SPPEL will engage with the language consultants and collect data from different linguistic domains. The pictorial glossaries prepared for these languages will also be reviewed and finalized during the workshop.
The outcomes of the workshop are expected to contribute to the development and promotion of Car Nicobarese (Pū) and Nancowry (Mūöt) languages. 🇮🇳✍️

10/06/2026

📚 Preserving Our Linguistic Heritage! 🌍The Workshop on the Preparation of Pictorial Glossaries on the Languages of Odisha, Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh is officially underway at the Eastern Regional Language Centre (ERLC), Laxmisagar, Bhubaneswar!🗓️ Dates: 10th – 15th June 2026Organized by the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, under the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, this vital initiative runs under the visionary guidance of Prof. Basavaraja Kodagunti (Director, CIIL) and Dr. Sujoy Sarkar (Officer-in-Charge, SPPEL).🎯 The Focus:This hands-on workshop is dedicated to documenting and creating comprehensive pictorial glossaries for 10 indigenous languages:• Ho • Koya • Gondi • Bhumij • Kandha• Parji • Malto • Munda • Kisan • Halbi✨ Inaugural Highlights:The programme was successfully inaugurated in the esteemed presence of Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bag (Principal, ERLC). Dr. Sudipta Bhattacharjee warmly welcomed the participants and briefed them on the core objectives of the workshop. Distinguished team members Dr. Nagaraju S. and Ms. Debika D. Sangama were also present to support the programme.This workshop marks a proud, historic step toward documenting, safeguarding, and celebrating the rich linguistic heritage of our indigenous communities.Stay tuned for more updates as we build these visual bridges for language preservation! 🇮🇳✍️

30/03/2026

06/03/2026

A week-long Workshop on Vetting and Finalization of Grammatical Sketches in South-Munda Languages is being held from 04–10 March 2026 at the Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, with Prof. Arun Ghosh serving as the expert for the workshop.

The workshop focuses on reviewing the grammatical sketches prepared by the South-Munda team of SPPEL for several South-Munda languages including Gorum/Parenga, Gta?/Didayi, Gutob-Gadaba, Sora, Remo/Bonda, and Juang. During the sessions, different domains of grammatical analysis are being carefully examined, and the expert’s valuable suggestions and feedback are being noted and incorporated to refine and finalize the sketches.

This important initiative is organized under the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) at the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, contributing significantly to the documentation, preservation, and promotion of endangered linguistic heritage.

Every documented language is a step toward preserving culture, identity, and knowledge for future generations.