Koyas observe Gondi Language Day
The Hindu
They seek inclusion of the language in Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
People belonging to the Koya tribe on Wednesday observed the Gondi Language Day in the Agency areas of East Godavari district, and sought inclusion of their language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The Gondi Language Day is observed on July 21 as per the Delhi Convention - 2018 organised by the Adivasi Samkshema Parishad (ASP), the prime body that has been striving for the protection of the language and culture in eight States spreading over southern, central and northern parts of the country. Coinciding with the day, the government employees, students, youth, and women belonging to the tribe took out motorcycle rallies and conducted meetings seeking that their long-pending demand for inclusion of Gondi in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution be met.More Related News
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