NationalSunday, 19 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Amit Shah opens India’s first immersive language museum at National Library, Kolkata
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Museum of Word, India’s first immersive language museum, at the National Library campus in Kolkata on 19 July 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 19, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Museum of Word, also called Shabdalok, at the National Library campus in Kolkata, making it India’s first immersive language museum.
Key specifics
- The museum was developed by the National Library under the Union Culture Ministry.
- It is described as India’s first immersive language museum.
- The museum has nine galleries covering the history of languages and their influence on Indian civilisation.
- Shabdalok celebrates India’s 22 official languages.
- The project includes plans to digitise over 1 lakh manuscripts.
Exam lens
Question type: culture and institutions, with facts on location, ministry, number of galleries and official languages. Key facts: National Library, Kolkata, Union Culture Ministry, nine galleries, 22 official languages, 1 lakh manuscripts. TNPSC may ask which city hosts India’s first immersive language museum.