Tamil is the oldest language in the world with rich literary traditions. Prime Minister Shri Narayendra Modi has expressed pride in Tamil on various occasions. In Man Ki Bhaat he expressed his love for Tamil. My only desire is that I am the most famous language in the world. I have not been able to learn Tamil I have not been able to learn Tamil. This is such a beautiful language that is a world full of people. He also announced setting up of Subramanyan Bharti Chai for Tamil Studies in Banaras Hindu University. Tamil language is a beautiful language. The most famous language in the world. And I am the most famous language in the world. I have studied Subramanyan Bharti Chai for Banaras Hindu University in B.A. and I have been able to learn the Faculty of Arts. Prime Minister took Tamil to the world stage also by coating it at the United Nations. Tamil was accorded the status of a classical language by the Government of India in 2004. Central Institute of Classical Tamil was established as an autonomous body under Ministry of Education to promote classical Tamil language across the world. CICT has been engaged in research activities relating to the classical phase of the Tamil language which is from the early periods to the late 600 AD. These researchers established the ancientness and uniqueness of Tamil language and culture. The institute has also contributed to the archaeological excavations of Kodamanal and Poronai, the findings of which established the rich heritage of Tamil language. In line with Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi's vision to promote India's culture and linguistic heritage, CICT is translating Thirukural in all Indian languages and at least 100 foreign languages. The institute gives grants for short-term projects, holds seminars, workshops and training programs, grants doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships and supports MA Classical Tamil students. Presidential awards are also given to Tamil scholars every year. CICT has been working from a rented accommodation for over a decade now. In order to ensure efficient functioning of CICT, Honorable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi is inaugurating its new building today. The new three-storey building with its spacious library, multimedia halls and state-of-the-art infrastructure will now provide a proper working environment for the Tamil researchers. The library in the new building will house a rich collection of over 45,000 ancient Tamil books including 4,800 rare books and 2,200 E-books. It will also have a separate section for the digital version of Palm Leaf manuscripts, encryption, styles and ancient texts relating to Sangam Class etc. Institutional repositories such as E-Papers, Publications, Digital Library website and other related documents will also find place in this library. Land for the new CICT building was made available by the Government of Tamil Nadu and construction has been done by Government of India. Built at a cost of Rs 24 crore, CICT with its modern infrastructure will now attract more youth to the studies of classical Tamil and extensive research activities and contribute significantly towards preserving and promoting India's glorious Tamil heritage.