Volume: 19 Issue-01 (January-June) 2024

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DECLINE OF KASHMIRI LANGUAGE: ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND OTHER LANGUAGES

ABSTRACT

The current abstract delves into the various elements that have led to the downfall of the Kashmiri language, with particular emphasis on the crucial function performed by governmental regulations and the consequences of the migration of languages. The distinctive language of Kashmir, which has significant cultural and historical value, is gradually losing its linguistic life. The research explores the historical background, emphasizing the changes in language dynamics in the area. The language landscape is greatly influenced by government policy, both historical and modern. The study examines the government's language-related decrees, educational plans, and media laws, evaluating their effects on the advancement or disregard of the Kashmiri language. The study also looks into how language plays a part in identity politics, providing insight into how linguistic decisions might affect social and political dynamics in the area. The study also looks at how other languages—Urdu and English in particular—have affected Kashmiri language decline. Due to migration, globalization, and changes in schooling, these languages are now more often used than Kashmiri. The research examines how this linguistic change may affect intergenerational language transmission, communication styles, and cultural legacy.

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