A meeting was held for protection of Soura language and culture of Gajapati and Rayagada districts.
While Gunupur District Council Egan Gamang attended as chief guest, Gumma block Chairperson Sunemi Mandal, Theophile Gamang, Mathew Dalbehera, tribal leaders Damdar Shabar, Majes Dal Behera, Inasu Shabar joined as honourable guests.
Inam Gamang, Srinivas Gamang and Lakshmi Shabar spoke on the 8th Schedule of the Constitution and how the Soura language and script can be recognised at the Government level.
While the scripts of various languages have been officially recognised, the script of the Soura language has not been recognized till date, they lamented.
It was also suggested to preserve the unity, culture and traditions of the Soura tribe. Hundreds of people of Soura community from the two districts were present. Former Sarpanch and MLA representative Meen Mandal and Abhi Rait coordinated.
