Tharu language is in greater threat because of gradually decreasing trend of use and practice of it. Nepal Government of Nepal has also not special provision to protect and promote not even Tharu language but also all language of indigenous nationalities. So, indigenous nationalities have been continuing raising voices for against such biasness behavior of government. Like-wise, they have continued their efforts to protect their language, literature, culture, etc. In the same scenario, Tharu intellectuals and culture experts have also continued their efforts to preserve and promote their language and culture. Tharu dictionary is one exemplary achievement of it. Mr. Gopal Dahit writes this dictionary. This is the second addition published by UNYC. It has altogether 650 pages having around 18000 Tharu root words. This book is also on sale @ NRs. 350 which could be found at UNYC office only.
Tharu Dictionary unveiling program was organized in Kathmandu, hall of Nepal Academy. Right Honourable Parsu Narayan Chaudhary released the dictionary. The unveiling program was jointly organized by taking help of Bardiyali Tharu Development Forum, Kathmandu. Some photos of dictionary: Please see it.
