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55 Classical-Language Literary Works Released by Education Minister

9 January 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRS55 Classical-LanguageLiterary Works Releasedby Education Minister9 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Education Minister released 55 scholarly works in New Delhi to widen access to classical knowledge.

Key facts

  • 41 books were prepared by the Centres of Excellence under CIIL, Mysuru, an autonomous body of the Ministry of Education.
  • These cover Classical Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam and Odia; Tamil was also among the languages.
  • ISL interpretation of the Tirukkural was launched.

Notable titles

  • Madalapanji (English and Hindi translations)
  • Rudrasudhanidhi (English translation)
  • Shilpa Shabdabali and Charyapada

Exam angle

  • Institute: CIIL, Mysuru; ministry: Education.
  • Counts: 55 works, 41 by CIIL centres.

Test yourself

1. How many literary works in classical Indian languages did Dharmendra Pradhan release on 6 January 2026?

Fifty-five works were released, of which 41 were CIIL books.

2. The Central Institute of Indian Languages, which prepared 41 of the released books, is located in which city?

CIIL is at Mysuru and works under the Ministry of Education.

3. Which classical text got an Indian Sign Language interpretation at the event?

An ISL interpretation of the Tirukkural was launched.

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