Khasi language in 8th Schedule
SHILLONG: The committee, which was formed the State government to pursue the inclusion of the Khasi language in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian constitution, has constituted a four member sub-committee.
The four member sub-committee with Art and Culture director Matsiewdor War Nongbri as the convener was formed during the first meeting of the govt-constituted committee held recently.
“The sub-committee will try to find out the additional criteria which are required to be complied for the language to find a place in the Eight Schedule,” War said here on Monday.
She also informed that the sub-committee would submit its report to the main committee after completing its task.
The other members of the sub-committee include MBOSE Executive Chairman E.P. Kharbhih, Dr. Sylvanus Lamare from the Sahitya Akademi and former member of Sahitya Akademi S. Quotient Sumer.
