Dr G N Devy: The Languages we live by - PLSI and more (Part 2)

Since the 2000s the Adivasi Academy founded by Dr. GN Devy has become far more than a centre for research. Its approach to documenting and preserving tribal culture is exemplary for the way in which it centres positive values and social transformation. This is part two of the conversation between Dr GN Devy - a scholar, linguist, institution builder and one of India's foremost advocates for linguistic diversity and Dr Madan Meena . In this episode, GN Devy describes the process of carrying out the People’s Linguistic Survey of India. As a person who has always been both an activist and an academic, thinker and writer, he has spent many years working with institutions like the Rashtriya Seva Dal and been affiliated with literary organizations like PEN International which he famously directed in 2018 – India’s first time hosting the landmark event. GN Devy continues his conversation with Dr. Madan Meena. Dr. Madan Meena and Dr. G.N. Devy share a close professional, collaborative, and institutional relationship. Dr Meena is also a trustee of the Bhasha research and publication centre. This conversation was recorded in Delhi. Grassroots Nation is a podcast from Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies. For more information go to www.rohininilekaniphilanthropies.org or join the conversation on social media @RNP_foundation.