About SPPEL
The Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) was initiated by the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
At its inception, the scheme aimed to document and preserve endangered languages through comprehensive documentation of their Grammar, Dictionary, and Ethno-linguistic profiles. Over time, the scheme has expanded to include cutting-edge digital archiving and community engagement programs.
Scientific documentation using modern linguistic tools
Community-driven preservation initiatives
Digital accessibility for scholars and researchers worldwide
News & Announcements
Two-Week Orientation Programme on Indian Grammatical Tradition
The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, invites applications for a Two-Week Orientation Programme on Indian Grammatical Tradition, scheduled from 31 August to 14 September 2026.
Engagement of personnel on contractual basis
The Institute is inviting applications from eligible candidates for engagement on a contractual basis in various positions. Details regarding the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application procedure are available in the recruitment notification.
Applications are invited for the position of Resource Person on a temporary basis
Online applications are invited for the position of Resource Person for the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of the Endangered Languages (SPPEL) at Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, purely on a temporary basis.
List of Selected Candidates for the Contractual Positions
The list of candidates selected for engagement on a contractual basis for the positions of Junior Resource Person (Academic & Technical), Video Editor, and Editorial Assistant has been published
List of Shortlisted Candidates
List of candidates shortlisted for the skill test and interview (physical/virtual) for various positions under the Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) on a purely contractual basis.
Extension of last date for submission of online application
In continuation of this Institute's Notification of even number dated December 1, 2025, it may kindly be noted that the last date for submission of applications in connection with the engagement of the following personnel on contractual basis for Scheme for Protection and Preservation of Endangered Languages (SPPEL) project is extended till January 14, 2026.
Engagement of Data Input Operator contractual basis
The Institute is inviting applications from eligible candidates for engagement of Data Input Operator on a contractual basis. etails regarding the vacany, eligibility criteria, and application procedure are available in the recruitment notification.
Engagement of personnel on contractual basis
The Institute is inviting applications from eligible candidates for engagement on a contractual basis in various positions. Details regarding the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and application procedure are available in the recruitment notification.
List of Selected Candidates for various Contractual Positions
With reference to the various contractual positions advertised on the CIIL website on March 10, 2025, and the subsequent interview conducted on August 7, 2025, the list of finally recommended candidates for the positions of Junior Resource Person (Technical), Web Designer/Administrator, Videographer and Clerical Assistant
List of Selected Candidates for the Contractual Positions
With reference to the various contractual positions advertised on the CIIL website on March 10, 2025, and the subsequent interviews conducted on July 14 & 15, 2025, the list of finally recommended candidates for the positions of Senior Resource Person & Junior Resource Person
What We
Do for
Endangered
Languages.
We work to document, preserve, and revitalize the indigenous languages of India for future generations.
Language Documentation
Field documentation, transcriptions and analyses of endangered languages across India.
Publications
Academic papers and ethnolinguistic research reports by CIIL scholars.
Grammatical Sketches
Detailed grammatical analyses to support language teaching and preservation efforts.
Bibliography
Comprehensive references and published works related to language studies.
Dictionaries
Extensive bilingual dictionary resources and lexicons for underrepresented languages.
Pictorial Glossaries
Illustrated glossaries and pictionaries that visually document vocabulary from endangered languages.
Zones
Northern Zone
Documentation efforts within the Northern Zone focus on 16 endangered languages spoken across Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
States & Union Territories
North-East Zone
Northeast of India has 8 states namely, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
States & Union Territories
East Central Zone
SPPEL has recognized six zones depending on the geographical distribution of the languages. Nine languages have been chosen from this zone to be worked upon.
States & Union Territories
West Central Zone
West Central zone is geographically attached to the States/Union territories of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Daman, Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli, and Goa.
States & Union Territories
Southern Zone
SPPEL has recognized six zones depending on the geographical distribution of the languages. One among them is Southern zone. Eighteen languages have been chosen from this zone to be worked upon.
States & Union Territories
Andaman and Nicobar Zone
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to some of the most critically endangered languages in India, spoken by small indigenous communities including the Onge, Sentinelese, Shompen and Jarawa peoples.
States & Union Territories
Workshops & Programmes
Worshop on collection of Linguistic Data in the Languages of Car Nicobar and Nancowry/Kamorta
Workshop on the Preparation of Pictorial Glossaries on the Languages of Odisha, Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh
Photo Gallery
Workshop on Preparation of Pictorial Glossaries on the Languages of Odisha, Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh from 10th June to 15th June 2026
Workshop on Collection of Linguistic Data in the Languages of Car Nicobar and Nancowry and Kamorta from 8th June to 24th June 2026
Introductory Interaction Session with Staff During the New Director's Visit to SPPEL
A Review Visit of the Honble Minister of Education to CIIL, Mysore on 26th March 2026
Meeting to Chart Future Roadmap for Bhasha Sanchika Platform from 16th March to 18th March
Join the Movement to Preserve Linguistic Heritage
Whether you're a researcher, scholar, or community member, you can contribute to Bhasha Sanchika — India's growing repository of language documentation. Every voice matters in keeping these languages alive for future generations.
