Maithili Missed Classical Status: Reasons and Implications
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Maithili not granted classical status; Bihar government did not submit proposal. |
| Recommendation Process | Linguistics Expert Committee recommends; requires Union Cabinet approval and gazette notification. |
| Maithili Proposal | Maithili Sahitya Sansthan prepared proposal; Bihar government did not forward it. |
| Cultural/Linguistic Importance | 12 million speakers (2011 census); recognized in Eighth Schedule since 2003; official language in Jharkhand (2018). |
| Political Advocacy | Janata Dal (United) supports; 1,300-year literary heritage. |
| Recent Recognitions | Assamese, Bengali, and three others granted classical status in October 2024. |
| Benefits of Classical Status | Ministry of Education support; two annual awards; Centre of Excellence; academic chairs. |
| Maithili Language | Spoken in Bihar; developed from Magadhan Prakrit; popularized by Vidyapati; Constitutional status in 2003. |