Twelve people of the Koya tribe from various spheres are part of a committee to promote the rich literary and cultural heritage of the Adivasis.
The committee, christened Koyatur Lipi Basha Samskruthi Adyayana Vedika, has devised an ambitious action plan under the guidance of Jayadheer Tirumal Rao, visiting professor at the Centre for Dalit and Adivasi Studies and Translation (CDAST), University of Hyderabad (UoH).
Sources said the plan of action envisages several concrete initiatives such as publication of a monthly magazine in Koya language, in “Koyatur” script, exclusively dedicated to foster the glorious centuries-old cultural heritage and traditions of the people of the tribe.
A new magazine titled Rela Achhara will be published under the aegis of the said committee on World Mother Tongue Day on February 21, Prof. Tirumal Rao said.
He told The Hindu that the committee would strive to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Koya Adivasis and popularise the Koyatur script in the entire Bhadrachalam Agency.
Members of the committee include several tribal teachers, writers and people from different walks of life
