In the wake of UNESCO's findings that around 196 languages in India are endangered, Intach has said the Centre should set up a national commission to ascertain the status of languages every year and suggest steps to preserve them.
Concerned over the findings of UNESCO, Intach held a two-day conference recently and decided to recommend to the government to consider initiating a scheme for 'Revitalisation of Endangered and Potentially Endangered languages'.
In its recommendations after the conference, Intach said the government can set up an independent National Commission for Languages.
"The Commission could give annual reports to the state and Central governments about the status of Indian languages and suggest steps to be undertaken where sustenance and support are to be provided," it said.
The heritage NGO also asked the government to release data with respect to smaller language groups not spoken by more than 10,000 people with an archival detail for "mother-tongue labels over different censuses."
In its recommendations, the Intach also said an effort must be made to draw international expertise in the efforts of revitalising the languages in the country.
