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| name = Meitei language in Assam <br /> ({{small|{{ | | name = Meitei language in Assam <br /> ({{small|{{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯑꯁꯥꯝꯗ ꯃꯩꯇꯩꯂꯣꯟ}}/{{Script|Beng|অসামদা মৈতৈলোন}}|}}}}) | ||
| altname = Manipuri language in Assam <br /> ({{small|{{ | | altname = Manipuri language in Assam <br /> ({{small|{{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯑꯁꯥꯝꯗ ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯣꯟ}}/{{Script|Beng|অসামদা মণিপুরী লোন}}|}}}}) | ||
| nativename = Meiteilon/Manipuri lon | | nativename = Meiteilon/Manipuri lon | ||
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[[Meitei language]] ({{ | [[Meitei language]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯩꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ}}/{{Script|Beng|মৈতৈ লোন}}|Meitei Lon}}), officially and formally known as [[Manipuri language]] ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯃꯅꯤꯄꯨꯔꯤ ꯂꯣꯟ}}/{{Script|Beng|মণিপুরী লোন}}|Manipuri Lon}}), is one of the [[official language]]s of the [[state government of Assam]]. It serves as the additional official language in all the three districts of the [[Barak Valley]] ([[Cachar district]], [[Hailakandi district]] and [[Karimganj district]]) as well as in the [[Hojai district]] of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-02-24|title=Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-recognises-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts-101708770769105.html|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=PTI|date=2024-02-24|title=Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-cabinet-gives-nod-to-recognise-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts/article67881260.ece|access-date=2024-05-17|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Today|first=North East|date=2024-02-24|title=Manipuri Language Approved As Associate Official Language For Four Assam Districts|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/02/24/manipuri-language-approved-as-associate-official-language-for-four-assam-districts/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Northeast Today|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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[[File:Hojai in Assam (India).svg|thumb|Meitei language speakers have a notable presence in the [[Hojai|Hojai district]] of the [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra Valley]] of Assam.]] | [[File:Hojai in Assam (India).svg|thumb|Meitei language speakers have a notable presence in the [[Hojai|Hojai district]] of the [[Brahmaputra River|Brahmaputra Valley]] of Assam.]] | ||
Meitei language speakers live in all the three districts of the [[Barak Valley]], [[Cachar]], [[Hailakandi]] and [[Karimganj]] districts, as significant minority population.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mishra|first=Awadesh|date=1999-01-01|title=The Manipuris in the Barak Valley: A Case Study of Language Maintenance'|url=https://www.academia.edu/1059019/The_Manipuris_in_the_Barak_Valley_A_Case_Study_of_Language_Maintenance|journal=Linguistics of the Tibeto-Burman Area}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri speaking diaspora in Assam By Rafe Ahmed|url=https://e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Manipuri_speaking_diaspora_in_Assam_By_Rafe_Ahmed.html..|access-date=2024-05-17|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> According to the [[Ethnologue]], it also has a notable presence in [[Dima Hasao]] district, besides those of the Barak Valley.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meitei|url=https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724203234/https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni/|archive-date=24 July 2019|website=Ethnologue}}</ref> It also has a notable presence in the [[Hojai district]] of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AMUCO interacts with Meiteis and Meitei Pangals in Assam|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/amuco-interacts-with-meiteis-and-meitei-pangals-in-assam|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Samom|first=Sobhapati|date=2018-05-22|title= | Meitei language speakers live in all the three districts of the [[Barak Valley]], [[Cachar]], [[Hailakandi]] and [[Karimganj]] districts, as significant minority population.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mishra|first=Awadesh|date=1999-01-01|title=The Manipuris in the Barak Valley: A Case Study of Language Maintenance'|url=https://www.academia.edu/1059019/The_Manipuris_in_the_Barak_Valley_A_Case_Study_of_Language_Maintenance|journal=Linguistics of the Tibeto-Burman Area}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri speaking diaspora in Assam By Rafe Ahmed|url=https://e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Manipuri_speaking_diaspora_in_Assam_By_Rafe_Ahmed.html..|access-date=2024-05-17|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> According to the [[Ethnologue]], it also has a notable presence in [[Dima Hasao]] district, besides those of the Barak Valley.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meitei|url=https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724203234/https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni/|archive-date=24 July 2019|website=Ethnologue}}</ref> It also has a notable presence in the [[Hojai district]] of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AMUCO interacts with Meiteis and Meitei Pangals in Assam|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/amuco-interacts-with-meiteis-and-meitei-pangals-in-assam|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Samom|first=Sobhapati|date=2018-05-22|title=Assam's Hojai to host Wari-Leeba festival from May 24|url=http://nenow.in/north-east-news/assams-hojai-host-wari-leeba-festival-may-24.html|access-date=2024-05-17|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US|quote=According to Repertory of Wari Leeba Manipur, the arts form of Wari-Leeba is slowly dying in Meitei inhabited areas of Bangladesh and Tripura while it is picking up in places like Hojai and Cachar in Assam.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Public meeting at Hojai Assam on ST status to Meetei 20211004|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2021.Public_meeting_at_Hojai_Assam_on_ST_status_to_Meetei_20211004|access-date=2024-05-17|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | ||
== Writing systems == | == Writing systems == | ||
=== Meitei Mayek script {{anchor|Meitei Mayek|Meetei Mayek}} === | === Meitei Mayek script {{anchor|Meitei Mayek|Meetei Mayek}} === | ||
In 2024, the State Cabinet of the Government of [[Assam]] approved the [[Meitei script]] to be used in the education of [[Meitei language]] across all the academic institutions of Assam.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2024-03-12|title=Cabinet nod to Meitei script in educational institutions|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/cabinet-nod-to-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions/articleshow/108431069.cms|access-date=2024-05-17|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Statesman News|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam govt's nod for inclusion of Meitei script in schools of state|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/assam-govts-nod-for-inclusion-of-meitei-script-in-schools-of-state-1503278318.html|access-date=2024-05-17|website=The Statesman|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tribune|first=The Assam|date=2024-03-11|title=Meitei script to be introduced in educational institutions of Assam|url=https://assamtribune.com/assam/meitei-script-to-be-introduced-in-educational-institutions-of-assam-1524916|access-date=2024-05-17|website=assamtribune.com|language=en}}</ref> | In 2024, the State Cabinet of the Government of [[Assam]] approved the [[Meitei script]] to be used in the education of [[Meitei language]] across all the academic institutions of Assam.<ref>{{Cite news|date=2024-03-12|title=Cabinet nod to Meitei script in educational institutions|work=The Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/cabinet-nod-to-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions/articleshow/108431069.cms|access-date=2024-05-17|issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Statesman News|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam govt's nod for inclusion of Meitei script in schools of state|url=https://www.thestatesman.com/india/assam-govts-nod-for-inclusion-of-meitei-script-in-schools-of-state-1503278318.html|access-date=2024-05-17|website=The Statesman|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Tribune|first=The Assam|date=2024-03-11|title=Meitei script to be introduced in educational institutions of Assam|url=https://assamtribune.com/assam/meitei-script-to-be-introduced-in-educational-institutions-of-assam-1524916|access-date=2024-05-17|website=assamtribune.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
It was done to help the students interested in the [[Meitei literature]] (also known as [[Manipuri literature]]) to know better about the subject.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam government mulls to introduce Meitei script in educational institutions of the state|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-government-mulls-to-introduce-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions-of-the-state-928558-2024-03-11|access-date=2024-05-17|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | It was done to help the students interested in the [[Meitei literature]] (also known as [[Manipuri literature]]) to know better about the subject.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam government mulls to introduce Meitei script in educational institutions of the state|url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-government-mulls-to-introduce-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions-of-the-state-928558-2024-03-11|access-date=2024-05-17|website=India Today NE|language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam: Government Considers Introducing Meitei Script in Educational Institutions|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-government-considers-introducing-metei-script-in-educational-institutions|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Sentinel Assam|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=NEWS|first=NE NOW|date=2024-03-11|title=Assam government approves introducing Meitei script in educational institutes|url=http://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/assam-mulls-introducing-meitei-script-educational-institutes.html|access-date=2024-05-17|website=NORTHEAST NOW|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
=== Meetei Yelhou Mayek script {{anchor|Meetei Yelhou Mayek|Meitei Yelhou Mayek}} === | === Meetei Yelhou Mayek script {{anchor|Meetei Yelhou Mayek|Meitei Yelhou Mayek}} === | ||
{{Main|Naoriya Phulo script}} | {{Main|Naoriya Phulo script}} | ||
[[File:The vowel and consonant letters of the Naoriya Phulo script (invented Meetei Yelhou Mayek), a constructed script developed by Naoriya Phulo for writing Meitei language.jpg|thumb|The vowel and consonant letters of the [[Naoriya Phulo script]] (invented Meetei Yelhou Mayek), a constructed script developed by Naoriya Phulo for writing Meitei language]] | |||
A unique form of writing system called "[[Naoriya Phulo script|Meetei Yelhou Mayek]]", distinct from the general [[Meitei script]], was developed by [[Laininghan Naoriya Phulo|Naoriya Phulo]] in [[Cachar]], [[Assam]]. This script was used to write Meitei language in certain cultural contexts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meetei Yelhou Mayek / Naoriya Phulo script|url=https://www.omniglot.com/writing/meeteiyelhoumayek.htm|access-date=2024-05-17|website=www.omniglot.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-01-19|title=Atlas of Endangered Alphabets: Indigenous and minority writing systems, and the people who are trying to save them.|url=https://www.endangeredalphabets.net/meetei-yelhou-mayek/|access-date=2024-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref> | A unique form of writing system called "[[Naoriya Phulo script|Meetei Yelhou Mayek]]", distinct from the general [[Meitei script]], was developed by [[Laininghan Naoriya Phulo|Naoriya Phulo]] in [[Cachar]], [[Assam]]. This script was used to write Meitei language in certain cultural contexts.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Meetei Yelhou Mayek / Naoriya Phulo script|url=https://www.omniglot.com/writing/meeteiyelhoumayek.htm|access-date=2024-05-17|website=www.omniglot.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-01-19|title=Atlas of Endangered Alphabets: Indigenous and minority writing systems, and the people who are trying to save them.|url=https://www.endangeredalphabets.net/meetei-yelhou-mayek/|access-date=2024-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Linguistic movements == | == Linguistic movements == | ||
{{ | {{Further|Meitei language movement}} | ||
[[File:Manipuri language movement in Assam — Meitei language movement in Assam — demanding Meitei language (alias “Manipuri language”) to be made an additional official language of the Government of Assam — ongoing since 2020.jpg|thumb|A depiction of the successful historical [[Meitei associate official language movement|movement demanding Meitei to be made an official language of Assam]]]] | [[File:Manipuri language movement in Assam — Meitei language movement in Assam — demanding Meitei language (alias “Manipuri language”) to be made an additional official language of the Government of Assam — ongoing since 2020.jpg|thumb|A depiction of the successful historical [[Meitei associate official language movement|movement demanding Meitei to be made an official language of Assam]]]] | ||
In Assam, many people had organised a [[Meitei associate official language movement|language movement, demanding that Meitei language]] be made one of the official languages of Assam, besides [[Assamese language]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri language should be one of | In Assam, many people had organised a [[Meitei associate official language movement|language movement, demanding that Meitei language]] be made one of the official languages of Assam, besides [[Assamese language]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Manipuri language should be one of Assam's associate official languages: AAMSU|url=https://www.ifp.co.in/9888/manipuri-language-should-be-one-of-assams-associate-official-languages-aamsu|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Imphal Free Press|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Next possible language riots in Assam Manipuris vs Assamese By Yambem Laba|url=https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.opinions.Next_possible_language_riots_in_Assam_Manipuris_vs_Assamese_By_Yambem_Laba|access-date=2024-05-17|website=e-pao.net}}</ref> As a part of the movement, in 2023, they walked more than 300 km long march, as a sign of protests demanding their democratic rights.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Laithangbam|first=Iboyaima|date=2023-03-12|title=Manipuri organisation starts long march in Assam for its democratic rights|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipuri-organisation-starts-long-march-in-assam-for-its-democratic-rights/article66610355.ece|access-date=2024-05-17|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> In the same year, [[Leishemba Sanajaoba]], the titular king and an Indian member of Parliament of [[Manipur]], wrote a letter to the government of Assam, to look into the matter.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pothashang|date=2020-09-24|title=MP Sanajaoba urges Assam CM to include Manipuri language as associate language of Assam {{!}} Pothashang News|url=https://pothashang.in/2020/09/mp-sanajaoba-urges-assam-cm-to-include-manipuri-language-as-associate-language-of-assam/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Pothashang|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, the government of Assam approved the request, by declaring Meitei as the additional official language of four districts of Assam, namely [[Cachar district]], [[Hailakandi district]], [[Karimganj district]] and [[Hojai district]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2024-02-24|title=Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-recognises-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts-101708770769105.html|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=PTI|date=2024-02-24|title=Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-cabinet-gives-nod-to-recognise-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts/article67881260.ece|access-date=2024-05-17|issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Today|first=North East|date=2024-02-24|title=Manipuri Language Approved As Associate Official Language For Four Assam Districts|url=https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/02/24/manipuri-language-approved-as-associate-official-language-for-four-assam-districts/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=Northeast Today|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Meitei speaking people from Assam also work on the [[Meitei classical language movement|language movement demanding that Meitei be given the officially recognised classical language status]] by the Union Government of India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Classic language status for Manipuri demanded|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/classic-language-status-for-manipuri-demanded-116082000690_1.html}}</ref> | Meitei speaking people from Assam also work on the [[Meitei classical language movement|language movement demanding that Meitei be given the officially recognised classical language status]] by the Union Government of India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Classic language status for Manipuri demanded|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/classic-language-status-for-manipuri-demanded-116082000690_1.html}}</ref> | ||
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The [[Board of Secondary Education, Assam]] (SEBA)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Assam HSLC Exam Routine 2023 Revised SEBA To Conduct All Class 10 Language Papers Including English On April 1|url=https://www.india.com/education/assam-hslc-exam-routine-2023-revised-seba-to-conduct-all-class-10-language-paper-including-english-on-april-1-after-assamese-paper-leak-himanta-biswa-sarma-5950004/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=www.india.com|language=en|quote=In addition to Assamese, the other MIL subjects are Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, Manipuri, ...}}</ref> and the [[Assam Higher Secondary Education Council]] (AHSEC) provides Meitei language education in the schools of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AHSEC COMPLETE SYLLABUS|url=https://ahsec.assam.gov.in/index.php/hs-2nd-year-syllabus/|website=Government of Assam}}</ref> | The [[Board of Secondary Education, Assam]] (SEBA)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Assam HSLC Exam Routine 2023 Revised SEBA To Conduct All Class 10 Language Papers Including English On April 1|url=https://www.india.com/education/assam-hslc-exam-routine-2023-revised-seba-to-conduct-all-class-10-language-paper-including-english-on-april-1-after-assamese-paper-leak-himanta-biswa-sarma-5950004/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=www.india.com|language=en|quote=In addition to Assamese, the other MIL subjects are Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, Manipuri, ...}}</ref> and the [[Assam Higher Secondary Education Council]] (AHSEC) provides Meitei language education in the schools of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AHSEC COMPLETE SYLLABUS|url=https://ahsec.assam.gov.in/index.php/hs-2nd-year-syllabus/|website=Government of Assam}}</ref> | ||
[[Assam University]] of [[Silchar]] has a "[[Department of Manipuri, Assam University|Department of Manipuri]]", providing education | [[Assam University]] of [[Silchar]] has a "[[Department of Manipuri, Assam University|Department of Manipuri]]", providing education up to [[PhD]] degrees.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=amntcsvt76kC&dq=department+of+Manipuri+Assam+University&pg=PA75|title=Development and Problems of Higher Education in Barak Valley and Karbi Anglong Areas of Assam|last=Bazeley|first=Brinda Rymabai|date=2006|publisher=Regency Publications|isbn=978-81-89233-25-9|pages=75|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZKgM7P5iGwgC&dq=department+of+Manipuri+Assam+University&pg=PA61|title=Handbook of Universities|last=Kumar|first=Ashish|date=2006|publisher=Atlantic Publishers & Dist|isbn=978-81-269-0607-9|pages=61|language=en}}</ref> [[Gauhati University]] also provides Meitei language education as an independent subject.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XScmdGvMf7IC&dq=Manipuri+Gauhati&pg=PA80|title=Encyclopaedia of North-East India|last=Bareh|first=Hamlet|date=2000|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-7099-790-0|pages=80|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Meitei language education is offered having independent departments for the language, in different colleges of Assam, including but not limited to the [[Cachar College]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Manipuri {{!}} Cachar College, Silchar |url=https://www.cacharcollege.ac.in/manipuri.html#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Manipuri,%20Cachar,as%20well%20as%20Manipuri%20Literature. |website=}}</ref> the | Meitei language education is offered having independent departments for the language, in different colleges of Assam, including but not limited to the [[Cachar College]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Manipuri {{!}} Cachar College, Silchar |url=https://www.cacharcollege.ac.in/manipuri.html#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Manipuri,%20Cachar,as%20well%20as%20Manipuri%20Literature. |website=}}</ref> the Gurucharan College,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Manipuri {{!}} Gurucharan College, Silchar |url=https://gurucharancollege.ac.in/dept-of-manipuri.html |website=}}</ref> the [[Lala Rural College]], [[Hailakandi]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri |url=https://www.lrcollege.org/Manipuri |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160904072238/http://www.lrcollege.org/Manipuri/ |url-status=usurped |archive-date=September 4, 2016 |website= |language=en}}</ref> the Patharkandi College,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Overview {{!}} Department of Manipuri {{!}} Patharkandi College |url=https://pkdc.ac.in/department-of-manipuri.html |website=}}</ref> the [[Janata College]], Kabuganj, etc.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Department of Manipuri – Janata College |url=https://janatacollege.in/department-of-manipuri/ |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Literature == | == Literature == | ||
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[[File:Meitei language day — 20th August — ꯃꯩꯇꯩꯂꯣꯟꯒꯤ ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ (Meitei Mayek transliteration of the Classical Meitei language translation “Meiteilon-gi Numit”).jpg|thumb|Meitei language day — 20th August]] | [[File:Meitei language day — 20th August — ꯃꯩꯇꯩꯂꯣꯟꯒꯤ ꯅꯨꯃꯤꯠ (Meitei Mayek transliteration of the Classical Meitei language translation “Meiteilon-gi Numit”).jpg|thumb|Meitei language day — 20th August]] | ||
In Assam, [[Manipuri Language Day]], also known as [[Meitei language day]], is celebrated, like it is done in other states every year. The event is celebrated to honour the day on which Meitei was made an official language recognised by the [[Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India]]. The notable groups that celebrate the event are [[Manipuri Sahitya Parishad]], [[Asam Sahitya Sabha]], [[Department of Manipuri, Assam University]].<ref>{{Cite web| | In Assam, [[Manipuri Language Day]], also known as [[Meitei language day]], is celebrated, like it is done in other states every year. The event is celebrated to honour the day on which Meitei was made an official language recognised by the [[Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India]]. The notable groups that celebrate the event are [[Manipuri Sahitya Parishad]], [[Asam Sahitya Sabha]], [[Department of Manipuri, Assam University]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Staff Reporter|date=2010-09-15|title=26th Manipuri Language Day observed|url=https://assamtribune.com/26th-manipuri-language-day-observed|access-date=2024-05-17|website=assamtribune.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Classic language status for Manipuri demanded|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/classic-language-status-for-manipuri-demanded-116082000690_1.html}}</ref> | ||
== Cinema == | == Cinema == | ||
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In 2023, a Meitei language movie named "[[Nine Hills One Valley]]", directed by [[Haobam Pabankumar]], was shown in the event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sarma|first=Krishangi|date=2023-12-24|title=Nine Hills One Valley is a poignant portrayal of present-day Manipur|url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/12/24/nine-hills-one-valley-is-a-poignant-portrayal-of-present-day-manipur/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}</ref> | In 2023, a Meitei language movie named "[[Nine Hills One Valley]]", directed by [[Haobam Pabankumar]], was shown in the event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sarma|first=Krishangi|date=2023-12-24|title=Nine Hills One Valley is a poignant portrayal of present-day Manipur|url=http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/12/24/nine-hills-one-valley-is-a-poignant-portrayal-of-present-day-manipur/|access-date=2024-05-17|website=EastMojo|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
"Phisakhol" ({{ | "Phisakhol" ({{langx|mni|{{Script|Mtei|ꯐꯤꯁꯥꯈꯣꯜ}}|}}) is the first Meitei language movie having its debut in the [[Silchar]] city of the [[Barak Valley]] in Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Phisakhol becomes first Manipuri digital film to debut at Silchar : 16th oct17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines|url=https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..161017.oct17|access-date=2024-05-17|website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=KanglaOnline|date=2017-10-16|title=Phisakhol becomes first Manipuri digital film to debut at Silchar – KanglaOnline|url=https://kanglaonline.in/2017/10/phisakhol-becomes-first-manipuri-digital-film-to-debut-at-silchar/|access-date=2024-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
== Associations and organizations == | |||
The following groups took active participation in the historic [[Meitei associate official language movement]] in Assam: | |||
* All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU)<ref>{{Cite web |title='Make Manipuri an associate official language of Assam' campaign continues; AMSU backs MYFA : 25th jul20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=18..250720.jul20 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=e-pao.net |quote=All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU) has endorsed the movement carried out by Manipuris in Assam, demanding the recognition of Manipuri language as an associate official language of Assam.}}</ref> | |||
* Assam Manipuri Meira Paibi Lup<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!-- Staff author(s); no by-line --> |date=2010-09-15 |title=Stir to include Manipuri as associate official language in Assam |url=https://assamtribune.com/stir-to-include-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-assam |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* Assam Manipuri Sahitya Parishad<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demands to Include Manipuri Language in APSC Exams Raised |url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/guwahati/demands-to-include-manipuri-language-in-apsc-exams-raised |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=www.guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* All Assam Manipuri Muslim Youth Front<ref>{{Cite web |author=<!-- Staff author(s); no by-line --> |date=2010-09-15 |title=Stir to include Manipuri as associate official language in Assam |url=https://assamtribune.com/stir-to-include-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-assam |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* All Assam Manipuri Students Union (AAMSU)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Make Manipuri associate official language of Assam: AAMSU : 22nd sep21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=39..220921.sep21 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Manipuri language should be one of Assam's associate official languages: AAMSU |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/9888/manipuri-language-should-be-one-of-assams-associate-official-languages-aamsu |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Imphal Free Press |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Webdesk |first=Time8 |date=2021-09-22 |title=AAMSU demands Associate Official Language status to Manipuri language |url=https://www.time8.in/aamsu-demands-associate-official-language-status-to-manipuri-language/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=TIME8 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=AAMSU for Associate Official Language status : 22nd sep21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=7..220921.sep21 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | |||
* Guwahati Manipuri Coordination Committee (GMCC)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demands to Include Manipuri Language in APSC Exams Raised |url=https://www.guwahatiplus.com/guwahati/demands-to-include-manipuri-language-in-apsc-exams-raised |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=www.guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* Manipuri Youth Front of Assam (MYFA)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-01 |title=Assam: Youth body demands recognition of Manipuri as associate official language |url=http://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-youth-body-demands-recognition-manipuri-associate-official-language-404906-2020-07-01 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=India Today NE |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Make Manipuri language official: MYFA : 14th jul20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=23..140720.jul20 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Recognise Manipuri language as Assam's associate official language : MYFA |url=https://www.ifp.co.in/1239/recognise-manipuri-language-as-assams-associate-official-language-myfa |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Imphal Free Press |language=en}}</ref> | |||
* Union of Association of Manipuri Writers<ref>{{Cite web |title=Union of Association of Manipuri Writers backs MYFA's movement : 03rd aug20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=15..030820.aug20 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | |||
* Youth's Action Committee for Protection of Indigenous People (YACPIP)<ref>{{Cite web |title=YACPIP appeals Assam Govt to include Manipuri Language as Associate official Language : 15th jul20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines |url=http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=10..150720.jul20 |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=e-pao.net}}</ref> | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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{{Wiktionary|Meitei|Manipuri}} | {{Wiktionary|Meitei|Manipuri}} | ||
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Template:Infobox language Meitei language (Template:Langx), officially and formally known as Manipuri language (Template:Langx), is one of the official languages of the state government of Assam. It serves as the additional official language in all the three districts of the Barak Valley (Cachar district, Hailakandi district and Karimganj district) as well as in the Hojai district of Assam.[1][2][3]
History
Meitei speaking people started living in Assam as a result of migration from Manipur due to the Chahi Taret Khuntakpa (literally, Seven Years' Devastation).[4]
Geographical distribution
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Meitei language speakers live in all the three districts of the Barak Valley, Cachar, Hailakandi and Karimganj districts, as significant minority population.[5][6] According to the Ethnologue, it also has a notable presence in Dima Hasao district, besides those of the Barak Valley.[7] It also has a notable presence in the Hojai district of Assam.[8][9][10]
Writing systems
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In 2024, the State Cabinet of the Government of Assam approved the Meitei script to be used in the education of Meitei language across all the academic institutions of Assam.[11][12][13] It was done to help the students interested in the Meitei literature (also known as Manipuri literature) to know better about the subject.[14][15][16]
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A unique form of writing system called "Meetei Yelhou Mayek", distinct from the general Meitei script, was developed by Naoriya Phulo in Cachar, Assam. This script was used to write Meitei language in certain cultural contexts.[17][18]
Linguistic movements
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In Assam, many people had organised a language movement, demanding that Meitei language be made one of the official languages of Assam, besides Assamese language.[19][20] As a part of the movement, in 2023, they walked more than 300 km long march, as a sign of protests demanding their democratic rights.[21] In the same year, Leishemba Sanajaoba, the titular king and an Indian member of Parliament of Manipur, wrote a letter to the government of Assam, to look into the matter.[22] In 2024, the government of Assam approved the request, by declaring Meitei as the additional official language of four districts of Assam, namely Cachar district, Hailakandi district, Karimganj district and Hojai district.[23][24][25]
Meitei speaking people from Assam also work on the language movement demanding that Meitei be given the officially recognised classical language status by the Union Government of India.[26]
Education
The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA)[27] and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) provides Meitei language education in the schools of Assam.[28]
Assam University of Silchar has a "Department of Manipuri", providing education up to PhD degrees.[29][30] Gauhati University also provides Meitei language education as an independent subject.[31]
Meitei language education is offered having independent departments for the language, in different colleges of Assam, including but not limited to the Cachar College,[32] the Gurucharan College,[33] the Lala Rural College, Hailakandi,[34] the Patharkandi College,[35] the Janata College, Kabuganj, etc.[36]
Literature
Starting from 2020, the Government of Assam provides a financial support of Template:INR Convert every year to the Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, a group that works for the development of Meitei literature (also called Manipuri literature) in Assam as well as other Meitei populated states.[37] Moreover, the government also gave Template:INR Convert for the development of Meitei language corpus.[38]
Language day
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In Assam, Manipuri Language Day, also known as Meitei language day, is celebrated, like it is done in other states every year. The event is celebrated to honour the day on which Meitei was made an official language recognised by the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India. The notable groups that celebrate the event are Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Asam Sahitya Sabha, Department of Manipuri, Assam University.[39][40]
Cinema
Meitei language movies are often shown in different film festivals in Assam, including the Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival (BVFF), in Guwahati. In 2023, a Meitei language movie named "Nine Hills One Valley", directed by Haobam Pabankumar, was shown in the event.[41]
"Phisakhol" (Template:Langx) is the first Meitei language movie having its debut in the Silchar city of the Barak Valley in Assam.[42][43]
Associations and organizations
The following groups took active participation in the historic Meitei associate official language movement in Assam:
- All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU)[44]
- Assam Manipuri Meira Paibi Lup[45]
- Assam Manipuri Sahitya Parishad[46]
- All Assam Manipuri Muslim Youth Front[47]
- All Assam Manipuri Students Union (AAMSU)[48][49][50][51]
- Guwahati Manipuri Coordination Committee (GMCC)[52]
- Manipuri Youth Front of Assam (MYFA)[53][54][55]
- Union of Association of Manipuri Writers[56]
- Youth's Action Committee for Protection of Indigenous People (YACPIP)[57]
See also
- Manipuri Literary And Cultural Forum
- Meitei linguistic purism movement
- Meitei poetry day (Manipuri poetry day)
- Bangladesh Manipuri Sahitya Sangsad
- Meitei scheduled language movement
Notes
References
- ↑ "Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts" (in en). 2024-02-24. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-recognises-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts-101708770769105.html.
- ↑ PTI (2024-02-24). "Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-cabinet-gives-nod-to-recognise-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts/article67881260.ece.
- ↑ Today, North East (2024-02-24). "Manipuri Language Approved As Associate Official Language For Four Assam Districts" (in en-US). https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/02/24/manipuri-language-approved-as-associate-official-language-for-four-assam-districts/.
- ↑ "Manipuri speaking diaspora in Assam By Rafe Ahmed". https://e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Manipuri_speaking_diaspora_in_Assam_By_Rafe_Ahmed.html...
- ↑ Mishra, Awadesh (1999-01-01). "The Manipuris in the Barak Valley: A Case Study of Language Maintenance'". Linguistics of the Tibeto-Burman Area. https://www.academia.edu/1059019/The_Manipuris_in_the_Barak_Valley_A_Case_Study_of_Language_Maintenance.
- ↑ "Manipuri speaking diaspora in Assam By Rafe Ahmed". https://e-pao.net/epPageExtractor.asp?src=features.Manipuri_speaking_diaspora_in_Assam_By_Rafe_Ahmed.html...
- ↑ "Meitei". https://www.ethnologue.com/language/mni/.
- ↑ "AMUCO interacts with Meiteis and Meitei Pangals in Assam" (in en). https://www.ifp.co.in/manipur/amuco-interacts-with-meiteis-and-meitei-pangals-in-assam.
- ↑ Samom, Sobhapati (2018-05-22). "Assam's Hojai to host Wari-Leeba festival from May 24" (in en-US). http://nenow.in/north-east-news/assams-hojai-host-wari-leeba-festival-may-24.html. "According to Repertory of Wari Leeba Manipur, the arts form of Wari-Leeba is slowly dying in Meitei inhabited areas of Bangladesh and Tripura while it is picking up in places like Hojai and Cachar in Assam."
- ↑ "Public meeting at Hojai Assam on ST status to Meetei 20211004". https://e-pao.net/epSubPageExtractor.asp?src=news_section.Press_Release.Press_Release_2021.Public_meeting_at_Hojai_Assam_on_ST_status_to_Meetei_20211004.
- ↑ "Cabinet nod to Meitei script in educational institutions". The Times of India. 2024-03-12. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/cabinet-nod-to-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions/articleshow/108431069.cms.
- ↑ Service, Statesman News (2024-03-11). "Assam govt's nod for inclusion of Meitei script in schools of state" (in en). https://www.thestatesman.com/india/assam-govts-nod-for-inclusion-of-meitei-script-in-schools-of-state-1503278318.html.
- ↑ Tribune, The Assam (2024-03-11). "Meitei script to be introduced in educational institutions of Assam" (in en). https://assamtribune.com/assam/meitei-script-to-be-introduced-in-educational-institutions-of-assam-1524916.
- ↑ "Assam government mulls to introduce Meitei script in educational institutions of the state" (in hi). 2024-03-11. http://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/assam-government-mulls-to-introduce-meitei-script-in-educational-institutions-of-the-state-928558-2024-03-11.
- ↑ "Assam: Government Considers Introducing Meitei Script in Educational Institutions" (in en). 2024-03-11. https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-government-considers-introducing-metei-script-in-educational-institutions.
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- ↑ "Meetei Yelhou Mayek / Naoriya Phulo script". https://www.omniglot.com/writing/meeteiyelhoumayek.htm.
- ↑ "Atlas of Endangered Alphabets: Indigenous and minority writing systems, and the people who are trying to save them." (in en-US). 2024-01-19. https://www.endangeredalphabets.net/meetei-yelhou-mayek/.
- ↑ "Manipuri language should be one of Assam's associate official languages: AAMSU" (in en). https://www.ifp.co.in/9888/manipuri-language-should-be-one-of-assams-associate-official-languages-aamsu.
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- ↑ Laithangbam, Iboyaima (2023-03-12). "Manipuri organisation starts long march in Assam for its democratic rights" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/manipuri-organisation-starts-long-march-in-assam-for-its-democratic-rights/article66610355.ece.
- ↑ Pothashang (2020-09-24). "MP Sanajaoba urges Assam CM to include Manipuri language as associate language of Assam | Pothashang News" (in en-US). https://pothashang.in/2020/09/mp-sanajaoba-urges-assam-cm-to-include-manipuri-language-as-associate-language-of-assam/.
- ↑ "Assam recognises Manipuri as associate official language in four districts" (in en). 2024-02-24. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/assam-recognises-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts-101708770769105.html.
- ↑ PTI (2024-02-24). "Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-cabinet-gives-nod-to-recognise-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-four-districts/article67881260.ece.
- ↑ Today, North East (2024-02-24). "Manipuri Language Approved As Associate Official Language For Four Assam Districts" (in en-US). https://www.northeasttoday.in/2024/02/24/manipuri-language-approved-as-associate-official-language-for-four-assam-districts/.
- ↑ "Classic language status for Manipuri demanded". https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/classic-language-status-for-manipuri-demanded-116082000690_1.html.
- ↑ "Assam HSLC Exam Routine 2023 Revised SEBA To Conduct All Class 10 Language Papers Including English On April 1" (in en). https://www.india.com/education/assam-hslc-exam-routine-2023-revised-seba-to-conduct-all-class-10-language-paper-including-english-on-april-1-after-assamese-paper-leak-himanta-biswa-sarma-5950004/. "In addition to Assamese, the other MIL subjects are Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, Manipuri, ..."
- ↑ "AHSEC COMPLETE SYLLABUS". https://ahsec.assam.gov.in/index.php/hs-2nd-year-syllabus/.
- ↑ Bazeley, Brinda Rymabai (2006) (in en). Development and Problems of Higher Education in Barak Valley and Karbi Anglong Areas of Assam. Regency Publications. pp. 75. ISBN 978-81-89233-25-9. https://books.google.com/books?id=amntcsvt76kC&dq=department+of+Manipuri+Assam+University&pg=PA75.
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- ↑ "Manipuri" (in en). https://www.lrcollege.org/Manipuri.
- ↑ "Overview | Department of Manipuri | Patharkandi College". https://pkdc.ac.in/department-of-manipuri.html.
- ↑ "Department of Manipuri – Janata College" (in en-US). https://janatacollege.in/department-of-manipuri/.
- ↑ Laithangbam, Iboyaima (2020-09-27). "Assam to look into demand to include Manipuri in list of associate languages" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/minister-to-look-into-demand-to-include-manipuri-in-the-list-of-associate-languages-of-assam/article32707194.ece.
- ↑ Laithangbam, Iboyaima (2020-09-27). "Assam to look into demand to include Manipuri in list of associate languages" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/minister-to-look-into-demand-to-include-manipuri-in-the-list-of-associate-languages-of-assam/article32707194.ece.
- ↑ Staff Reporter (2010-09-15). "26th Manipuri Language Day observed" (in en). https://assamtribune.com/26th-manipuri-language-day-observed.
- ↑ "Classic language status for Manipuri demanded". https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/classic-language-status-for-manipuri-demanded-116082000690_1.html.
- ↑ Sarma, Krishangi (2023-12-24). "Nine Hills One Valley is a poignant portrayal of present-day Manipur" (in en-US). http://www.eastmojo.com/manipur/2023/12/24/nine-hills-one-valley-is-a-poignant-portrayal-of-present-day-manipur/.
- ↑ "Phisakhol becomes first Manipuri digital film to debut at Silchar : 16th oct17 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". https://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=13..161017.oct17.
- ↑ KanglaOnline (2017-10-16). "Phisakhol becomes first Manipuri digital film to debut at Silchar – KanglaOnline" (in en-US). https://kanglaonline.in/2017/10/phisakhol-becomes-first-manipuri-digital-film-to-debut-at-silchar/.
- ↑ "'Make Manipuri an associate official language of Assam' campaign continues; AMSU backs MYFA : 25th jul20 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=18..250720.jul20. "All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU) has endorsed the movement carried out by Manipuris in Assam, demanding the recognition of Manipuri language as an associate official language of Assam."
- ↑ "Stir to include Manipuri as associate official language in Assam" (in en). 2010-09-15. https://assamtribune.com/stir-to-include-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-assam.
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- ↑ "Stir to include Manipuri as associate official language in Assam" (in en). 2010-09-15. https://assamtribune.com/stir-to-include-manipuri-as-associate-official-language-in-assam.
- ↑ "Make Manipuri associate official language of Assam: AAMSU : 22nd sep21 ~ E-Pao! Headlines". http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=39..220921.sep21.
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External links
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Look up Manipuri in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. |
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Wikibooks has a book on the topic of Meitei language. |