The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) in Mysuru celebrated International Mother Language Day on February 20, 2026, with academic deliberations, four book releases, and policy discussions. Speakers including CIIL Director Shailendra Mohan and NCERT principal Pradyumna Kumar Sethy highlighted NEP 2020's emphasis on mother-tongue instruction, reported primers in 121 languages and SWAYAM courses in 16 languages, and promoted AI-driven translation and digital resource development.
Key Points
- 1Published primers in 121 languages and SWAYAM courses in 16 languages to expand access.
- 2Emphasized mother-tongue education per NEP 2020 to support cognitive development and cultural identity.
- 3Encouraged AI-driven translation and digital resources, enabling practitioners to build localized language tools.
Scoring Rationale
Official national initiative advancing multilingual education with AI support; informative event coverage but limited technical or implementation detail.
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