Koshi recognises 13 additional languages for official use
Summary
Koshi province has implemented a law recognising 13 additional languages for official use alongside Nepali, bringing the total to 14. Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki said the move will help protect the province’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
Key Points
- Koshi provincial government has brought into effect a law recognising 13 additional languages for official use alongside Nepali.
- Chief Minister Hikmat Kumar Karki announced the multilingual government policy on Mahaguru Falgunanda Lingden’s birth anniversary.
- The province now recognises 14 languages in total, including Maithili, Limbu, Rai, Tharu, Tamang and others.
- The government will observe a Province Language Day every year to promote and protect linguistic diversity.
