Tribal board seeks clarification
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 25 2021:
Convenor of Tribal Endangered Language Promotion Board, Dr Thokchom Chandramani has urged all concerned to clarify regarding the rumour that Rs 1 crore would be allocated in the budget for the protection of Tarao tribe language.
Speaking to media persons during a press meet held at Khurai Ahong Pung, Imphal East, today, Dr Thokchom Chandramani stated that the language of Tarao tribe was enlisted as an endangered one in Atlas Report of UNESCO in 2009 .
On a survey in 2010, it is found that the Tarao tribe settles at Tarao Laimanai, Leishokching, Khuringmul, Heikakpokpi in Chandel district and Sanakeithel in Ukhrul, he said and added that allegedly submitting a report that the language of this small tribe has vanished is rather unfortunate.
If the rumour is true, on which type of budget will it be introduced and when he asked.