Agartala: Tripura witnessed a vibrant celebration on Friday as the state observed its first-ever State-Level Chakma Language and Script Day, marking a significant milestone in efforts to preserve and promote the language, script and cultural heritage of the Chakma community. Minister for Industries and Commerce Santana Chakma, who led the programme, underscored the close relationship between language, script and cultural identity. She stressed that the Chakma language deserves opportunities for development and promotion alongside other languages spoken across the state. Participants said state-level recognition of Chakma Language and Script Day carries significance beyond a ceremonial celebration. The celebration also highlighted Tripura’s linguistic diversity, where indigenous languages coexist with Bengali, Kokborok and several other tongues.