Overview

• Arunachal Pradesh is home to 26 major tribes and over 100 sub-tribes, each with its own language or dialect.
• Hindi has been part of the state’s school curriculum since the introduction of formal education, helping bridge communication gaps among communities.
• The presence of security personnel from across India and projects by the Border Roads Organisation accelerated the adoption of Hindi as a common tongue.
• Officials use Hindi in election campaigns and legislative proceedings despite occasional grammatical errors to ensure mutual understanding across distinct dialects.
• The recently established Indigenous Affairs Department oversees efforts to preserve tribal languages, and the CM urges students to reclaim their mother tongues after studying outside the state.