MLE; Teaching in the tribal languages of Assam

 

National Geographic Reports on MLE in Assam National Geographic published last month a brief article on the multilingual educations program the NGO PAJHRA  is doing among the tea planters in Assam.   The article titled "A Talk over Tea: Preserving India's Indigenous Languages" states: "Although Adivasis account for about 20 percent of the population, most local schools do not teach in Adivasi languages. Dropout rates are high, while literacy rates are low. To address these challenges, an organization called PAJHRA (Promotion & Advancement of Justice, Harmony, and Rights of Adivasis) is working with the community to promote and preserve their languages. " About the teaching activities it states: "The project team developed, printed, and distributed 300 copies of an Adivasi alphabet book and 35 copies of an Adivasi storybook. Collaborative community meetings at Ananda Tea Estate helped the workers there lobby for the creation of Adivasi school houses." Good to note that these type of activities are published and funded by National Geographic. Thanks to Luke Horo for the tip! Regards, Karsten http://www.mle-india.net/

Adivasi lady working in a tea plantation in Assam. Photo: Luke Horo

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