Nepali Language Recognition Day

Nepali Language Recognition Day (Nepali: नेपाली भाषा मान्यता दिवस) is celebrated on August 20 to commemorate the day when the Nepali language was officially recognized in the Indian Constitution. This happened on August 20, 1992, when the language was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.^[1] The day is celebrated by Nepali speakers across India as a mark of respect for their language.

The recognition of the Nepali language was ignited as a proposal during India’s Independence in 1947. Anand Singh Thapa began the movement in 1956.^[2]

See also

• Nepali language
• Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India
• Languages of India
• Sikkim
• Public holidays in India

References

1. "Languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution". Department of Official Language, Government of India. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
2. "Sikkim marks 32nd anniversary of Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas". EastMojo. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.