Push to safeguard Khasi language

SHILLONG, July 23: Preserving the Khasi language is essential to safeguarding the identity, culture and collective memory of the Khasi people, speakers stressed at the Rev Dr John Roberts Annual Memorial Lecture 2026 hel`d at John Roberts Theological College, Mawklot, on Thursday. The annual lecture focused on the enduring relevance of indigenous languages in an era of rapid social change, using the life and work of Rev Dr Roberts to underscore how language can bridge education, faith and community life. The keynote address was delivered by Dr Amena N Passah, former Head and Professor of the Department of History at the North-Eastern Hill Un…