Preservation of Indian Languages: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

This paper explores the complex relationship between language preservation and digital technology in India. It examines the hurdles – technological, sociolinguistic, institutional, and economic – that endanger linguistic diversity, while also identifying digital possibilities that can strengthen the survival of Indian languages. The study adopts a mixed-method approach to analyze the digital vitality of selected Indian languages and proposes a sustainable framework for preservation. It further suggests practical and policy-based recommendations for educators, technologists, and cultural planners to ensure that the digital future remains linguistically inclusive.