Andaman and Nicobar Zone
About the Andaman and Nicobar Zone
Geographically isolated and linguistically unique, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands harbor several of India's most highly endangered languages.
Within this territory, research and safeguarding efforts focus on the vulnerable linguistic systems of indigenous populations, namely the Lamongse, Luro, Muot (Nancowry), Onge, Pu (Car Nicobar), Sanenyo, Sentinelese, Shompen, and Takahanyilang.
Documenting the Andaman and Nicobar Linguistic Diversity
The Andaman and Nicobar Zone encompasses states and union territories with diverse and critical ethnolinguistic communities. Our dedicated research teams work closely with native speakers to document, archive, and revitalize languages that form an essential part of the region's cultural heritage.
- Comprehensive fieldwork and data collection
- Development of bilingual dictionaries and grammars
- Digital archiving in Bhasha Sanchika
States and Languages Documented
9 endangered languages documented across the union territory.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar archipelago