Top Qs
Timeline
Chat
Perspective
Nepali Language Recognition Day
Annual event dedicated to Nepali language From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Remove ads
Nepali Language Recognition Day (Nepali: नेपाली भाषा मान्यता दिवस) is celebrated on August 20 to commemorate the day when the Nepali language was officially recognized in the Indian Constitution. This happened on August 20, 1992, when the language was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.[1] The day is celebrated by Nepali speakers across India as a mark of respect for their language.
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2025) |
The recognition of the Nepali language was ignited as a proposal during India’s Independence in 1947. Anand Singh Thapa began the movement in 1956.[2]
Remove ads
See also
References
Wikiwand - on
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Remove ads