The Toda tribe of the Nilgiri Hills is spearheading initiatives to preserve India's endangered languages as part of the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL)
What is it?
A tribal pastoral community in the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, that speaks the Toda language—a proto-South-Dravidian language lacking a native writing system.
Collaborated with SPPEL (CIIL, Ministry of Education) to record, digitize, and advocate for literacy in Toda utilizing the Tamil script.
Characteristics:
Cultural Conservation – Oral traditions, music, and folklore combined with language elements.
Digital Tools – Utilization of advanced recording equipment, language software, and the Sanchika online database for public availability.
Educational Inclusion – Today’s guides for kids, trilingual lexicons, and the advancement of multilingual reading skills.
Importance:
Cultural Identity – Safeguards non-material heritage and traditional ecological wisdom.
Linguistic Variety – Enhances India’s reputation as a multilingual country with more than 1,300 documented languages
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