Bihar govt forms Prakrit, Pali academies under new Higher Education dept

• Bihar government initiates the process to constitute new Prakrit and Pali academies.
• The academies aim to restore, preserve, and promote these ancient languages.
• They will function under the newly created Department of Higher Education.
• The state Cabinet recently approved the formation of the Higher Education department.
• Experts highlight the cultural significance of Prakrit and Pali, with Pali being the canonical language of Buddhism.

Why It Matters: Bihar's new academies preserve ancient languages, enriching cultural heritage.