Shabdalok: India’s First Immersive Language Museum
Why in the news
Shabdalok, billed as the country’s first immersive museum devoted to languages, was opened in Kolkata by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Key facts
- Name: Shabdalok.
- Opened by: Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Site: National Library campus, Kolkata.
- Coverage: nearly 380 Indian languages.
- Technology used: digital displays, holograms, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and interactive exhibits.
- Purpose: to celebrate India’s linguistic diversity.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Distinction | First immersive language museum in India |
| Location | National Library, Kolkata |
| Languages shown | About 380 |
| Tools | Holograms, AR, VR, digital displays |
Exam angle
- Place-name pairing: Shabdalok – Kolkata.
- Inaugurator: Amit Shah.
- Count to recall: nearly 380 languages.