This study focuses on the development of a digital repository to enhance competitive skills in Malayalam among undergraduate students. Recognizing the limited availability of high-quality digital resources in regional languages, the research aims to bridge this gap by creating an online platform tailored to Malayalam's linguistic and academic needs. The repository consolidates diverse educational materials, such as study guides, practice exercises, and model exams, fostering key competencies like knowledge acquisition, understanding, analysis, and application. Using a mixed- methods approach, the study involved 43 second-year undergraduate students who underwent pre- and post-tests to assess the repository's impact. Results demonstrated significant improvements across all tested components, validating the repository's effectiveness in enhancing language proficiency and competitive skills. The intervention also showcased the value of incorporating digital tools into traditional education to democratize learning opportunities, particularly for students in rural or underserved areas. Beyond its academic contributions, the repository also aims to preserve and promote Malayalam's rich literary and cultural heritage, ensuring accessibility for future generations. Recommendations include integrating such repositories into curricula, leveraging emerging technologies like artificial intelligence for personalized learning, and expanding the model to support other regional languages. This initiative exemplifies the potential of digital solutions in regional language education, contributing to both academic success and cultural preservation.
Ismail et al. (Wed,) studied this question.