Guwahati, July 5 -- The Tai Khamti language will be introduced as the third language in all government and private schools, as well as in Buddha Viharas across Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh starting August 16.

The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein during a review meeting held at the Deputy Commissioner's Conference Hall in the Mini Secretariat on Friday.

Mein said the decision aims to promote and preserve the linguistic and cultural identity of the Tai Khamti community. He directed the Deputy Commissioner to ensure implementation of the policy in all private institutions within the district.

The Tai Khamti Heritage & Literary Society (TKHLS) has been assigned the responsibility of printing primers for pr...