Explanation
HERE IS A LIST OF THE SIX LANGUAGES THAT HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE CLASSICAL LANGUAGE STATUS IN INDIA, ALONG WITH THE YEAR THEY WERE GRANTED THIS STATUS:
1. TAMIL - 2004
2. SANSKRIT - 2005
3. TELUGU - 2008
4. KANNADA - 2008
5. MALAYALAM - 2013
6. ODIA - 2014
The criteria for granting a language the status of a Classical Language includes its rich heritage, its ancient roots, its literary tradition, and its influence on other languages and cultures. A language must meet certain criteria to be considered for the status of a Classical Language, and the decision to grant this status is made by the Government of India based on the recommendations of the Linguistic Empowerment Committee.
