Digital Transformation and Linguistic Sustainability in India

The digital era has transformed the way languages are used, preserved, and disseminated across societies. In a linguistically diverse country like India, where over a thousand languages and dialects coexist, digital technology plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Indian languages. From social opened new avenues for the promotion, preservation, and global visibility of regional and indigenous languages. However, this transformation also presents challenges such as digital inequality, language dominance, and inadequate technological support for lesser-known languages. This article examines the impact of the digital era on Indian languages and explores opportunities and challenges that will determine their future sustainability.