
President Droupadi Murmu attended the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script for the Santali language in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. She urged attendees to preserve their mother tongue and cultural identity, emphasizing the importance of the Santali language and its script. Murmu delivered her speech in Santali, sang a traditional prayer, and highlighted the digital platform's role in promoting the language. She also acknowledged contributions to Santali literature and mentioned central government funding for tribal groups.