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Education
Sikkim To Teach Lepcha Language
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🗓 10 Aug 2026, 05:35 AM
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The Lepcha language will be taught in Sikkim's colleges and universities, as announced by CM Tamang. This move aims to promote the language and culture of the Lepcha community.
The Chief Minister of Sikkim, Prem Singh Tamang, has announced that the Lepcha language will be included in the curriculum of colleges and universities in the state. This decision is expected to benefit the Lepcha community, which is one of the indigenous communities of Sikkim. The move is seen as a step towards preserving and promoting the language and culture of the Lepcha people. The Lepcha language is spoken by a significant number of people in Sikkim and is an important part of the state's cultural heritage.