Govt flags use of Devanagari script for Odia in JHTET syllabus

Odisha's government has lodged a strong objection with the Jharkhand Academic Council regarding the use of the Devanagari script for the Odia syllabus in the JHTET 2026. The state emphasized that Odia, a classical language with its own distinct script, should be represented accurately, not in Devanagari, to preserve its linguistic identity and cultural significance.

Govt flags use of Devanagari script for Odia in JHTET syllabus
Odisha's government has lodged a strong objection with the Jharkhand Academic Council regarding the use of the Devanagari script for the Odia syllabus in the JHTET 2026. The state emphasized that Odia, a classical language with its own distinct script, should be represented accurately, not in Devanagari, to preserve its linguistic identity and cultural significance.