Santhali Language

SANTHALI LANGUAGE AND OL CHIKI SCRIPT

The Ol Chiki script’s centenary, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu, marks 100 years since Pandit Raghunath Murmu created it for Santhali. As a distinct scientific alphabet, it preserves tribal identity. With Santhali in the Eighth Schedule, focus now shifts to NEP-aligned mother tongue education, digital inclusion, and Bhashini-led integration.