India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages

India To Include Persian As One Of 9 Classical Languages

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: January 22 2024

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  • External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the inclusion of Farsi (Farsi) as one of the nine classical languages in India.
  • The decision is a part of the New Education Policy (NEP), which signals a move to deepen cultural ties between India and Iran.
  • The announcement was made during a joint press conference with Jaishankar and his Iranian counterpart H Amir-Abdollahian 
  • Persian has joined the list of classical languages in India
  • Which acknowledges its historical importance and contribution to India's cultural heritage.
  • Farsi, also known as Persian.
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