India is home to several classical languages, recognized for their rich literary, cultural, and historical significance. Here are some of India's classical languages out of which 5 are recently recognised in 2024 only - Marathi, Bengali, Assamese, Pali, Prakrit…..

Officially Recognized Classical Languages: 1. Sanskrit (since 2005)
2. Tamil (since 2004)
3. Telugu (since 2008)
4. Kannada (since 2008)
5. Malayalam (since 2013)
6. Odia (since 2014)
Other Classical Languages: 1. Hindi
2. Urdu
3. Punjabi
4. Marathi
5. Gujarati
6. Bengali
Features of Classical Languages: 1. Ancient origins
2. Rich literary heritage
3. Distinct script or alphabet
4. High cultural significance
5. Influence on modern languages
Importance of Classical Languages: 1. Preserving cultural heritage
2. Understanding ancient texts and scriptures
3. Insights into Indian history and philosophy
4. Contribution to modern language development
5. Symbol of national identity
Institutions Promoting Classical Languages: 1. Sahitya Akademi (Promoting Indian Literature)
2. Central Institute of Classical Tamil
3. Telugu University
4. Kannada University
5. Oriental Research Institutes
Government Initiatives: 1. Classical Language Promotion Scheme
2. National Mission for Manuscripts
3. Scheme for Development of Sanskrit
4. Language Development Departments in various states
UNESCO Recognition: 1. Sanskrit (Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity)
2. Tamil (Ancient Tamil Texts as Memory of the World)
Interesting Facts: 1. Sanskrit is the oldest surviving classical language.
2. Tamil has the oldest surviving literature among Indian languages.
3. Telugu is the most widely spoken Dravidian language.
India's classical languages are a testament to its rich linguistic diversity and cultural heritage.