BY DIRAMAKINI
LANGUAGE, whether written or spoken, serves as a means of communication. However, unnecessary conflicts arising from language differences have led to significant issues in the world, dividing humanity into approximately 6,500 groups based on the number of languages.
While local languages are essential for regional communication, they may not be suitable for national or global communication.
Out of the world's population of 7.8 billion people, approximately 1.35 billion individuals speak English, with around 400 million considering it their first language.
English is recognized as an official language in 67 countries and 27 non-sovereign entities. Among the 215 countries worldwide, 94 countries acknowledge English as their official language, making it a widely spoken global language.
This approach aims to address global conflicts stemming from language differences. All individuals would use their recognized regional language for local communication, a national language for internal communication within their respective countries, and a global language for comfortable international communication.
In light of this situation, the Global Peace Foundation proposes that people worldwide adopt three compulsory languages: one regional, one national, and one global language.
In India, approximately 45% of the population speaks Hindi in 12 major states. The remaining 55% in the other 16 states and 8 Union Territories belong to non-Hindi-speaking groups, often limited to small populations within their states.
Hindi is the most popular and widely spoken language in India, making it a potential candidate for the country's national language.
It is high time for a national debate in India to decide on a national language, as well as a global debate to determine a universal language that could be adopted internationally.
Dr. Raj Kishore Panda.
In this critical situation Global Peace Foundation appeals all the global political leaders to discuss about formation of a federal supreme Global Government which can efficiently deal with all the critical global issues including the global language issues.
Dr. Raj Kishore Panda,
Chairman, Global Peace Foundation
Reported By: DR. CHINMAYA DASH
Reporter, India.