Bishnupriya Manipuri Sahitya Sabha
| Abbreviation | BMSS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1984 |
| Type | Literary organization |
| Legal status | Registered society |
| Purpose | Promotion of Bishnupriya Manipuri language, literature and culture |
| Headquarters | Silchar, Assam, India |
Region served | India |
Official language | Bishnupriya Manipuri |
| Website | bishnupriyamanipurisahityasabha |
Bishnupriya Manipuri Sahitya Sabha (BMSS) is an Indian literary and cultural organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the Bishnupriya Manipuri language, literature and culture.
The organization has been involved in initiatives relating to language development, literary publication, digital archiving and mother-tongue education. It has also received assistance from the Government of Assam under schemes supporting literary and linguistic organizations in the state.[1]
The Sabha maintains digital archives of books and periodicals, organizes literary events and honours writers, scholars and other individuals for their contributions to Bishnupriya Manipuri language and literature.[2]
History
The organization has worked towards the preservation and documentation of Bishnupriya Manipuri literary heritage through publications, archives and educational initiatives. It has also participated in discussions relating to language development and mother-tongue education among Bishnupriya Manipuri speakers.[3]
Activities
In 2024, the organization felicitated several writers, scholars and cultural figures for their contributions to Bishnupriya Manipuri language and literature during a programme held in Guwahati.[2]
Recognition
The Bishnupriya Manipuri Sahitya Sabha has been recognized by the Government of Assam as one of the literary organizations eligible for financial assistance under schemes supporting the development of indigenous languages and literature. In 2023, the Higher Education Department of the Government of Assam listed the organization among the Sahitya Sabhas receiving corpus-fund assistance under the Asom Bhasa Gaurav Achoni scheme.[1]
The organization has also been represented in literary and cultural programmes relating to the promotion and preservation of the Bishnupriya Manipuri language and literary heritage.[4]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Submission of Utilization Certificate under the Scheme of Asom Bhasa Gaurav Achoni" (PDF). Directorate of Higher Education, Assam.
- 1 2 "Assam: Bishnupriya Manipuri Sahitya Sabha felicitates its ex-president, seven others". The Sentinel.
- ↑ "Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education in Assam: A Comparative Study of Bodo and Bishnupriya Manipuri Communities". Journal of Research in Teacher Development.
- ↑ "Social Confluence". The Sentinel.