Endangered Languages of Tamil Nadu: University Lab Fights Phonocide and Cultural Loss
TNN / May 20, 2026, 23:23 (IST)
Indigenous languages in Tamil Nadu, like Toda and Kota, face extinction due to migration and language shift. The University of Madras's IELLAB is working to document and preserve these critically endangered languages, recognizing their invaluable cultural and environmental knowledge before they disappear forever.