Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) Central University in India has announced the launch of a four-year bachelor's program in Uzbek language, literature, and culture starting from the new academic year. According to the "Dunyo" news agency, the program includes the study of the Uzbek language, classical and modern literature, as well as analysis of Uzbekistan's cultural traditions.

University professor Shahid Taslim stated, "The opening of the bachelor's program will serve as a practical bridge connecting our peoples and promoting the heritage of the Uzbek people not only in India but throughout the South Asian region."

At the Delhi-based university, Uzbek language courses have been operating since 2004 with the support of the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Delhi. Until now, one-year certificate and diploma programs were available, and undergraduate students had the opportunity to study Uzbek as an additional subject.

JMI, established in 1920, is one of India's leading universities. Two of its academic buildings are named after Abu Rayhan Beruni and Abu Ali ibn Sina.

JMI has become the first university in India to offer a comprehensive Uzbek studies program at the bachelor's level.

Source: www.gazeta.uz