Five Centres of Excellence will focus on advanced study of ancient Indian languages.
Locations: Tezpur University (Assam), Visva‑Bharati University (West Bengal), Deccan College (Maharashtra), Central University of Odisha, Central University of Gujarat.
Key activities include scholarly research, documentation, preservation, and digitisation of texts.
The centres will provide resources for students, scholars, and researchers nationwide.
This effort supports long‑term conservation of India's rich textual heritage.
These centres will be hosted by universities in Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Odisha, and Gujarat.
Their main tasks are advanced research, preservation, and digitisation of ancient literary works.
The initiative aims to strengthen regional academic ecosystems and safeguard India's linguistic heritage.
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