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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt misguided on language issue in JTET, says forum
Ranchi: Akhil Bhartiya Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika Manch on Sunday alleged that a few political leaders and officials were misguiding the govt to have a step motherly attitude towards the four languages. Notably, the manch has expressed resentment over exclusion of the languages in Jharkhand's Teacher's Eligibility Test adding that the state govt should reconsider its decision. RJD spokesperson Kailash Yadav stated that during a meeting held in Harmu the manch reiterated its demand for inclusion of the four languages in the employment policy. He said that the manch has decided to extend its activities in the state adding that region wise in-charges would be appointed. The organization would also conduct mass awareness programme from the district to state levels on its issues, he said. Yadav added that speakers emphasized on unity among people for persuading the state govt to give recognition to Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika and include them as second languages.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Manch stir over exclusion of languages in teachers' exam
Ranchi: All India Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili and Angika Manch on Sunday has expressed resentment over exclusion of their languages in the Jharkhand Teacher's Eligibility Test adding that the state govt should reconsider its decision. During a meeting held in Ranchi, the manch members said that out of the 17 state recognized languages the govt has included only 12 for the test and ignored Bhojpuri, Maghi, Maithili, Angika and Bhumij, which is wrong. Chairing the meeting, RJD state general secretary Kailash Yadav claimed that a large section of the state's population is aggrieved due to the language dispute created by the state govt. Yadav added, "The entire population in Palamu and Garhwa speak Bhojpuri while Angika is spoken in Godda, Sahibganj, Deoghar and other places. Several people in Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Dhanbad, Koderma, Chatra and Hazaribag speak Maghi."
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Several languages on verge of extinction due to climate change
Patna: Climate change has not only impacted the lives of human beings but has also contributed to the decline and extinction of several of their indigenous languages. Several indigenous languages of Bihar are either on the verge of extinction or have become 'endangered' principally due to climate change. According to a study conducted by Devina Krishna, a teacher at Patna Women's College, climate change and environmental degradation have led to language loss in various parts of the state over the years. The study entitled 'An analysis of vulnerable languages of Bihar from ecological linguistic perspective' has been published in a recent issue of an international journal 'Jurnal Gramatika'. The study indicates that some 197 languages are in various stages of endangerment in our country. In Bihar, a number of languages, including Angika, Bajjika, Surajpuri, and Tharu, are facing various levels of endangerment. As the state is plagued by recurrent calamities like floods, droughts, cyclones, lightning strikes and earthquakes, its linguistic fabric grapples with formidable challenges. These environmental adversities not only imperil human lives but also jeopardize the survival of indigenous languages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo With 76% of the population of North Bihar living under the recurring threat of floods, including loss of human lives, livestock and assets worth crores of rupees, the state has been witnessing the disappearance of languages like Angika and Bajjika which are spoken by the affected communities, creating a linguistic ecological crisis. Frequent flooding and erratic rainfall patterns affect agriculture, human health and the environment. These factors have been affecting local farmers who are migrating to urban areas. The young generation of Angika and Bajjika have moved to places out of their native regions and they prefer to speak Hindi and English instead of their native languages. Most of them are moving out of their belts due to extremes of climatic conditions. In addition to Bajjika and Angika, languages like Tharu and Surjapuri are also facing extinction. Tharu-speaking communities are vulnerable to climate change with increased temperatures and altered precipitation patterns. Climate change has reduced crop yields leading to economic pressures and their ability to maintain traditional practices and language. Kishanganj, the chief Surjapuri-speaking belt experiences alternations in rainfall patterns, increased heat waves and deforestation. The study further points out that with the loss of language, traditional knowledge is also lost. The essence of folk songs has been completely lost due to the disappearance of indigenous languages. Words like 'chiriya' (bird) and 'gacch' (tree) in Angika are less commonly used as climate change is contributing to the loss of environmental vocabulary, it adds.
