Tripura University has sent a proposal to the ministry of human resource development and the university grants council (UGC) for introducing diploma courses in Japanese, Korean, Nepali, and Manipuri languages.

The Tripura university, which is a central varsity, has urged the MHRD and the UGC to approve their proposal so that the diploma courses in these four languages can be started from the next academic session.

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The University has stated that it is mulling introducing courses in these languages as there is a growing trend among students in India to learn foreign languages.

The proposed diploma courses in Japanese, Korean, Nepali, and Manipuri languages will be of 1-year duration.

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Moreover, the varsity is also planning to introduce subjects like National Security Studies, Social Work and Manipuri dance in its post-graduate programme.

The Tripura University said the proposed courses and respective departments will start in a phased manner.