Amit Shah inaugurates India’s first immersive language museum in Kolkata

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated Shabdalok, India's first immersive language museum, at the National Library in Kolkata. Developed by the Union Culture Ministry, the museum showcases India's linguistic heritage through interactive galleries, digital technology and immersive cultural experiences

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated India’s first immersive language museum, Shabdalok, at the National Library campus here on Sunday. Developed by the National Library under the aegis of the Union Culture Ministry, the museum celebrates India’s rich linguistic heritage and showcases the evolution of the country’s oral and written traditions through interactive and technology-driven exhibits.

The first phase of Shabdalok chronicles the diversity of Indian languages, scripts and literature. Rather than a conventional repository, the museum has been designed as an immersive cultural experience, using digital displays, holograms and motion-sensor technology to engage visitors.

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The museum features nine galleries exploring different facets of the history of languages and their influence on India’s civilisation and culture. It seeks to present language as a living entity that has continuously shaped and been shaped by society.

Shabdalok celebrates India’s 22 official languages and traces their journey from oral traditions and ancient manuscripts to printed works and modern electronic texts, highlighting the country’s enduring linguistic diversity.